The Rivers State Police Command has warned against a common social trend among women of collecting transport money from men and failing to show up at the meeting, stating that such behaviour is a punishable offence.
In a circulating online video , the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, described the act as fraudulent and punishable under the law.
Collecting Transport Fare from a Man without Going to See Him is an Offense that Could Land You in Jail —
Emmanuel Ole (@iam_emmyglow) on his X Page explained
Taking transport fare from a man without actually going to meet him is an offence. It is regarded as obtaining money under false pretence, and the law considers it a crime
The police spokesperson noted that if reported, offenders could be arrested and prosecuted, stating that people must desist from financial dealings that involve deceit.
The video has caused wide debate on social media, with some Nigerians arguing that the matter is more of a moral failing than a criminal act, while others agreed that it constitutes fraud.
