A self-certified Nigerian shoemaker, Oluwatimilehin Godwin Oyedele, popularly known as Timi, has sparked widespread conversation online following reports of his arrest over allegations of false identity and business fraud.

The physically challenged craftsman, known for making handmade footwear, was reportedly apprehended after confessing to the crime.

According to reports, Timi disguised himself as a woman, using pictures and private images sourced from Google to lure men into sending him money.

He allegedly carried out the scheme across multiple social media platforms, including WhatsApp, TikTok, and Instagram, where he used the stolen images as his profile photos.

His activities came to light after the real woman whose photos were being used publicly called him out on Instagram.

Following this, Timi was tracked and arrested, admitting to catfishing men with fake nudes downloaded from Google.

The scandal gained further traction on X, where past clients began sharing unpleasant experiences with his shoemaking business.

One user claimed that Timi once delivered a pair of undersized shoes that were completely different from what he had ordered.

My own beef with this guy is personal. I will never forgive him for this abomination he delivered to me two weeks later than agreed and three days before I had to travel for a wedding.

I had to go spend alot of money emergency buying two shoes. I just look am say make I no just… https://t.co/b0d9uTn1Em pic.twitter.com/XZdwueuOgs

— South Side Bandit ⚚ (@groundnut_ninja) September 23, 2025

This guy won a lot of giveaways on this app and people sent him money to support his business and this is what he chose to do with his life?? Smh https://t.co/aRTYn9KMaz

— Pharaoh👳🏾‍♂️👑 (@MrMekzy_) September 23, 2025

No be this guy I send #150,000 ? https://t.co/OXJHMo2APw

— ĸolαde (@twitgameboy) September 23, 2025

The fact that he uses his disability to beg and his post went viral in 2023, I decided to patronize him by buying slipper and sandals from him, he made rubbish for me and I told him it’s bad then he started saying I am downplaying his work and cussed me out. https://t.co/PBujGyrJ6u pic.twitter.com/BJINIikIFk

— Idansssss (@Init_kouture) September 23, 2025

Timi was tracked and arrested after admitting to catfishing the lady and sending Google nude pictures to men for money

This is crazy! https://t.co/RWpj4JUkSH pic.twitter.com/tjS4p8qJ3Z

— Vampz (@Hybrid_Ola) September 23, 2025