A man who was caught on CCTV swapping the box of a brand-new iPhone with a fake one hidden inside his hoodie has reportedly been apprehended, days after the shocking video spread widely on social media.
The incident happened at a phone shop in Nigeria, where the suspect was given a sealed box of a new iPhone to inspect. According to the viral footage, which surfaced around July 12, 2026, the man acted very fast. In just a few seconds, he swapped the real box with another one he had hidden in his hoodie and tried to leave as if nothing happened. The CCTV clearly showed his quick moves, and many people called it “lightning speed.”ѕєє тнє ν!∂єσ нєяє
The video went viral across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of views and shares. Many Nigerians expressed shock at how bold and skilled the thief seemed.
Reports now say the suspect, believed to be part of a small group, has been caught. In related events in Abuja, phone shop owners raised the alarm after a similar attempt to swap an iPhone 17 Pro Max worth about ₦2.5 million. A sales attendant noticed something suspicious, caught them in the act, and called for help. Other shop owners linked the group to earlier thefts of iPhone 15 models and other phones, using previous CCTV footages.
Social media users have reacted strongly to the news. Many celebrated the arrest, saying it serves as a warning to phone thieves.
