LEADER, Sask. – Leader RCMP are asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of wanted man 36-year-old Mayowa Adekunle Babalola following a months-long fraud investigation.
On May 11, Leader RCMP received a report of eight fraudulent withdrawals made from a victim’s business bank account. The investigation determined that the funds were transferred without authorization to bank accounts that had been fraudulently established using stolen or falsified identity information.
Following further investigation, 36-year-old Mayowa Adekunle Babalola from Winnipeg, Man., is charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Mayowa Adekunle Babalola is described as:
- A Black male
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair colour and style: black, short
- Other descriptors: short beard and mustache
Police are working to obtain a photo of him. He is known to frequent the Winnipeg area, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
Report all sightings and information about the whereabout of Mayowa Adekunle Babalola to 310-RCMP, or by contacting your local police service immediately.
Protect yourself and your business from online fraud
Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding businesses and the general public to remain vigilant when banking online. Fraudulent websites may be promoted through emails, text messages, or online ads. Once account information is entered, it can be use it to access legitimate accounts, often within minutes.
The Saskatchewan RCMP encourages the public and businesses to exercise caution and consider the following safety tips when online banking to:
- type your bank’s web address directly into the address bar, use a saved bookmark or the official app – rather than clicking links in emails, texts and search ads;
- check the web address carefully before logging in – fake sites often use small spelling changes or extra words;
- never share a one-time security code with anyone – your bank will never call or email asking for it;
- turn on transaction alerts and set daily transfer limits on business accounts;
If you believe you have entered personal details on a fraudulent website: notify your bank, report it to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.
