International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) national central bureau in Abuia has extradited a man identified as Abubakar Aboki Muhammed from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria over alleged multi-million dollar fraud.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Nigerian was arrested in Dubai, UAE, following an investigation into a fraud complaint filed by an Abuja-based businessman in July 2023.
Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesman, in a statement, revealed that Muhammed allegedly posed as a shipping agent to defraud the businessman.
Adejobi said the suspect secured a contract to handle payment and shipping logistics for ten luxury vehicles worth $307,500, which were to be transported from the UAE to Nigeria through approved shipping companies.
He added, “After establishing trust, Muhammed fraudulently received the full payment through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to Anas Usaini, a Kano resident, which was subsequently used for money laundering activities in Dubai.”
“Upon receipt of the payment, Muhammed provided the complainant with a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and subsequently became uncontactable.”
“He was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court, marking a significant success in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crime.”
Inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun commended Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai for facilitating the suspect’s extradition.
