20-Year Quest for Motherhood Lands Police Inspector in Alleged ₦6.5m Baby Scam
The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Center Lagos Annex has reportedly apprehended members of an alleged baby-scam syndicate operating in Lagos, following an investigation into a purported “natural IVF” scheme that allegedly defrauded a 52-year-old police Inspector and court prosecutor, identified as Sarah, of millions of naira.
Sarah, who had spent about 20 years seeking to become a mother, allegedly became involved in the scheme after being introduced by fellow police officers to individuals claiming to offer a special fertility treatment.
The development emerged after Sarah’s petition and formal statement to the police in June 2026, in which she provided details of the alleged operators, financial transactions and circumstances surrounding what she believed was a pregnancy and subsequent delivery.
Investigators are now looking into the wider network behind the alleged operation, with indications that Sarah may not have been the only victim.
The investigation involves personnel linked to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), including SP Abubakar A. Smart, an Assistant Director at the Centre.
The case has also raised concerns over a possible connection between fraudulent fertility schemes, financial crimes and infant trafficking, as investigators work to establish the identities of all those involved, the source of any babies allegedly promised to victims and the destination of funds reportedly collected.
Societal Concerns understands that the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to unravel the full extent of the alleged syndicate and identify other possible victims.
This is a developing story. Sarah is a pseudonym used to protect the alleged victim’s identity. The allegations contained in this report are based on her testimony and information available to Societal Concerns and remain subject to investigation and due process.
