23 July 2026 · Orumba South
Scam/fraud in Anambra
OpenWatch has recorded 46 reported scam/fraud incidents in Anambra State, 7 of them in the last 12 months. That is 7% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 10 of 24 among the states where scam/fraud is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
7
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
46
Fatalities · all-time
0
Latest reported scam/fraud in Anambra
11 July 2026 · Awka
Anambra State Police Rapid Response Squad operatives foiled a suspected kidnap plot, rescued a victim, and arrested a 66-year-old suspect in Awka on July 11, 2026. The suspect allegedly belongs to a three-man fraud syndicate that impersonates company representatives to defraud victims across Anambra and Enugu states, with three other syndicate members still at large.
5 July 2026 · Awka South
Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad raided multiple locations in Awka and destroyed illicit drugs valued at approximately N50 million following credible intelligence. Suspects arrested during the operation were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
23 June 2026 · Idemili North
A woman was rescued by police from a mob after being accused of attempting to abduct a newborn from a hospital in Anambra State. The suspect allegedly disguised as a nurse and was making secret recordings of newborns.
16 April 2026 · Njikoka
Police raided a criminal hideout in Eze-Allah, Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, arresting eight suspects involved in cultism and recovering various quantities of suspected drugs. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and related crimes in the community.
30 March 2026 · Njikoka
Police operatives in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, are accused of abducting and extorting N1.1 million from eight victims, with reports of torture during the incident. This case highlights ongoing issues of police brutality and extortion in Nigeria.
29 March 2026 · Njikoka
Police officers in Anambra State allegedly extorted N1.4 million from four individuals, who were arbitrarily arrested and tortured to confess to being members of a secret cult. The money was later refunded to the victims following intervention from police authorities.
7 February 2025 · Idemili South
A native doctor in Anambra State was arrested for allegedly preparing charms for kidnappers who pose as internet fraudsters. This arrest follows the enactment of a new law targeting such practices in the state.
17 December 2024 · Awada
A man was arrested for allegedly defrauding the public by impersonating the Executive Secretary of TETFUND on Facebook. He was part of a larger gang involved in cyber fraud.
31 January 2024 · Ihiala
A woman in Anambra State was arrested for attempting to sell her two sons for N1 million each due to economic hardship. The arrest occurred after the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare posed as a potential buyer.
Other threats in Anambra
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as scam/fraud in Anambra State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 23 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Anambra risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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