US EditionINTERPOL extradites Nigerian fugitive from UAE over alleged $307,500 scam
- The Nigeria Police Force extradited Abubakar Aboki Muhammed from the UAE on May 23, 2025, through INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
- The extradition followed an INTERPOL Red Notice issued after a July 2023 report by an Abuja-based businessman accused Muhammed of fraud.
- Muhammed allegedly misrepresented himself as a shipping agent to secure a contract for ten vehicles valued at $307,500, fraudulently receiving full payment via a third-party account.
- Investigations revealed Muhammed used a forged bill of lading, became unreachable, and the payment was laundered through Dubai, where he was arrested on April 15, 2025.
- Authorities hailed the extradition as a major success against transnational financial crime, with Muhammed facing prosecution at Nigeria’s Federal High Court.
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Police extradite high-profile suspect from UAE to Nigeria ove $307,500 scam
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the extradition of a high-profile fraud suspect, Abubakar Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria. Muhammed, who had been on the run since 2023, was arrested in Dubai on April 15 and extradited on Friday, May 23. His return followed a coordinated effort involving INTERPOL NCB Abuja, INTERPOL Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Police, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai. Police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi,…
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.INTERPOL extradites Nigerian fugitive from UAE over alleged $307,500 scam
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates over alleged fraud. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Muhammed, a male suspect, was extradited subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja following an extensive investigation into a case of obtaining money by false pretence, forgery and money launder…
Nigerian fugitive extradited from UAE over multi-million dollar auto fraud - Newsy People
In a significant advance against transnational financial crime, the Nigeria Police Force has extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates to face charges in Nigeria. The extradition was executed on Friday, May 23, 2025, through the coordination of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Abuja and international law enforcement partners. Muhammed had been the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice following inv…
From Dubai to the Dock: Fugitive Shipping ‘Agent’ Nabbed in $307,500 Luxury Car Fraud - Newsmakers
Segun Atanda/ The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL and authorities in the United Arab Emirates, has extradited a wanted fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, to Nigeria to face charges of fraud, forgery, and money laundering. Muhammed, who had been on the run since 2023, was tracked down and arrested in Dubai on April 15, […] The post From Dubai to the Dock: Fugitive Shipping ‘Agent’ Nabbed in $307,500 Luxury Car Fraud appeared …
Nigerian Police Extradite Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Fraudster to Face Justice
By Lizzy Chirkpi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully extradited Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, a Nigerian fugitive, from the United Arab Emirates. Muhammed, who was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice, arrived back in Nigeria on Friday, May 23, 2025, to face charges of obtaining money by false pretense, forgery, and money laundering in a multi-million dollar fraud case. The extradition marks a crucial step in a case that began in July 2023 w…
Police extradite Nigerian fugitive from UAE over multimillion dollar fraud
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has successfully extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, 23rd May 2025. Muhammed, a male suspect, was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja following an extensive investigation into a case of Obtaining Money by False … The post Police extradite Nigerian fugitive from UAE over multimillion dollar fraud appeared first…
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