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In a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, the Delta State Police Command cautioned against engaging in transactions exceeding ₦500,000, noting that such deals could expose operators to criminal charges, especially if tied to kidnapping cases.
The command's spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, highlighted the serious consequences for POS operators who handle suspicious high-value transactions.
"Transactions above 500k can get you into trouble. Don't be a tool for kidnappers to collect ransom. It must be traced to you," he warned.
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Edafe's statement referred to a recent incident where a POS operator allegedly facilitated a ransom payment of ₦4 million while receiving a profit of only ₦40,000.
This transaction, he stressed, made the operator complicit in the criminal act and liable for legal action.
Emphasising federal transaction guidelines, Edafe urged operators to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
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"Be wise. You may argue that you are doing business, but before your lawyer will get you out, you may spend some time cooling off in prison," he added, stressing the legal repercussions of violating these regulations.
The Delta State Police Command's advisory seeks to curb the misuse of POS services in criminal activities, particularly as such services are increasingly used to facilitate ransom payments in kidnapping cases.