A Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator in Lagos State has successfully foiled a customer’s attempt to carry out a transaction using counterfeit naira notes.

The customer, identified as Linda Ihebinike, attempted to use counterfeit N1,000 notes to complete a transaction totalling N90,000. The PoS operator’s alertness played a crucial role in preventing the fraudulent activity.

Naija News reports that the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, shared details of the incident on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, commending the PoS operator’s vigilance.

“A vigilant POS operator raised the alarm after a customer, Linda Ihebinike, attempted carrying out a transaction with fake N1,000 notes to the tune of N90,000. Investigation is ongoing,” Hundeyin wrote.

Hundeyin further disclosed that the Lagos State Police are currently conducting an investigation to unravel further details and possibly apprehend those behind the circulation of the counterfeit notes.