By Ogbagah Matthias
UGHELLI – IRKED by illicit activities perpetrated by some ‘Point Of Sale’ (POS) operators in Delta State, the Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to all (POS) operators in the state to clear off all forms of illicit money transaction or else prepare to go to jail.
This follows the arrest of a POS operator who allegedly received N4,000,000 on behalf of kidnappers.
While urging them to be mindful of the risks associated with processing large transactions that could be linked to criminal activities, particularly kidnapping, he said anyone found culpable would be made to face the wrought of the law.
The position of the police was contained in a statement by the command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Safe.
The statement emphasized the dangers of handling transactions exceeding N500,000 and cautioned that POS operators could unknowingly become accomplices in ransom collection, jeopardizing both their business and personal freedom.
The statement read in part; “My message to POS operators is clear: any transaction above N500,000 can get you into serious trouble. Don’t be a tool for kidnappers to collect ransom, as such transactions must be traced back to you,” SP Edafe Bright declared.
“She received N4,000,000 from kidnappers, and her profit was just ₦40,000.
“Can you imagine? Be wise. You may argue that you are just doing business, but before your lawyer gets you out, you may spend some time cooling off in prison.”
While expressing concerns about the recent case in which the arrested operator facilitated the transfer of ₦4 million to kidnappers, earning just N40,000 as her commission.
The Police have urged POS operators to exercise caution and diligence when handling large sums, warning that failing to do so could lead to serious legal repercussions. This latest arrest highlights growing concerns over the role of financial networks, including POS operators, in facilitating ransom payments for kidnappings.
Law enforcement agencies are now stepping up efforts to clamp down on such illicit financial channels.
