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Lagos, Nigeria | May 2, 2026: Operatives of the Nigerian Police have arrested a Germany-based Cameroonian national, Rose Meg Anoma Abuuh, also known by her stage name La Reine Yöse, in connection with an alleged international fraud case involving €10,470.
The suspect, who reportedly presents herself as President of La Reine Des Coeurs NGO, was apprehended at a concert venue in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, where she had been scheduled to perform as a special guest artist.
According to preliminary reports, on April 14, the suspect allegedly contacted a Nigerian famous man identified as Mr. Paul via WhatsApp, requesting urgent assistance regarding a purported NGO project in Nigeria. She claimed she needed help converting €10,470 into naira for the project, stating that conventional transfer platforms could not process the amount and that delays would jeopardize a contract allegedly sponsored by the German City of Hellingen.
Believing the representations to be genuine, Mr. Paul reportedly introduced the suspect to Mrs. Joyce, a Nigerian businesswoman based in Berlin, Germany, who agreed to assist with the transaction.
Investigators say the suspect later sent what appeared to be proof of a €10,470 transfer to Mrs. Joyce’s German bank account, claiming the funds would clear within two to three business days. Based on that assurance, the naira equivalent of ₦16,647,300 was allegedly transferred to a Nigerian bank account provided by the suspect.
Police allege that the euro transfer never arrived and subsequent checks revealed the payment confirmation slip had been falsified. Authorities believe the transaction was a deliberate fraudulent scheme.
According to the complainant, after initially promising to refund the money, Rose Meg Anoma Abuuh allegedly stopped answering calls and failed to honour her commitment. Investigators said both complainants had limited verified identification details for the suspect beyond the phone number used in the transaction.
When repeated efforts to reach her proved unsuccessful, the complainant reportedly initiated an independent search for her whereabouts and later discovered that she had travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, where she was scheduled to perform at a concert on the same date she had allegedly promised to make repayment in Germany.
A formal petition was subsequently submitted to the Nigerian Police Anti-Fraud Unit, prompting authorities to commence an operation based on information provided by the complainant.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers carried out a coordinated arrest at the venue of the Rikolla Aid Foundation Concert held at LCCI, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, where the suspect had been billed to appear as an international special guest artist.
Witnesses at the venue said the arrest came as a surprise to attendees, as several undercover officers had reportedly posed as event staff and security personnel as part of the operation. Authorities also disclosed that an individual who had been in contact with the suspect regarding her arrival and a purported entertainment opportunity was an undercover officer assisting the investigation.
Police sources said the suspect was informed of the reasons for her arrest at the station, where investigators also established contact with the complainant abroad as part of the preliminary inquiry.
Police sources say the suspect is currently being held for further questioning and is expected to be transferred to the Police Anti-Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos, for continued investigation.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges, and the matter remains under active investigation.
Police Advisory
The Nigerian Police urged members of the public to exercise caution in international financial dealings, verify identities thoroughly, and avoid releasing funds based solely on digital payment confirmations.
Media Contact
Nigeria Police Public Relations Desk
Lagos State Command
For official inquiries, contact relevant police authorities at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
NOTE: Mr. Paul and Mrs Joyce are not the real names of the complainants.
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