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The Nigeria Police Force has successfully extradited Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, a Nigerian fugitive accused of involvement in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme, from the United Arab Emirates.
The extradition, which took place on Friday, May 23, 2025, was coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, following a Red Notice issued against the suspect.
According to police authorities, the case began in July 2023 after an Abuja-based international businessman reported that he had been defrauded by Muhammed. The suspect allegedly posed as a shipping agent and secured a contract to facilitate payments and freight of ten luxury vehicles, valued at $307,500, from the UAE to Nigeria.
Investigations revealed that Muhammed obtained the full payment through a third-party FCMB account owned by one Anas Usaini of Kano State. The account was allegedly used to launder the funds to Dubai. Muhammed then issued the complainant a forged bill of lading and subsequently became unreachable.
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He was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has now been returned to Nigeria, where he will face prosecution at the Federal High Court.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement issued Saturday.
He commended the collaboration between the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai, describing the extradition as a significant milestone in the fight against transnational financial crime.
He added that under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force will continue to work closely with international law enforcement bodies to pursue and prosecute individuals involved in cross-border fraud and money laundering schemes.
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