Nigeria Police Force operatives from the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) arrest a mother and her daughter over an alleged romance scam involving about N18 million. According to reports, the suspects are accused of defrauding a victim based in Malta. The allegations centre on a fraudulent online relationship scheme, with investigators stating the case involves money taken from the victim and transmitted through the scammers’ activities. The reports also indicate that police are conducting further checks as part of an ongoing investigation. No court outcome is reported, and the accounts do not include details on charges filed or the specific methods used beyond the romance-scam allegation. The arrests are presented as part of police efforts to tackle cyber-enabled fraud and online scams. The matter is still under investigation, and the suspects are expected to face the next steps in the criminal process once police conclude their findings.