Police Recover Fake $100,000 Notes in Abuja
Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has arrested one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.00.
The arrest, the police said, was after l credible intelligence and raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT.
The Police said despite the escape of other members of the criminal gang, Zenabdin was successfully apprehended.
A statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said:: “Subsequent execution of a search warrant revealed compelling evidence, including One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in one-hundred-dollar bills believed to be counterfeits, along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle”.
The suspect, Adejobi said has provided indicting confessional statements and also offered valuable information to aid in the apprehension of other members of the gang.
Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect(s), Adejobi said will face arraignment in court.
He said: “The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), delivering on its mandate to stamp and decimate the trend of cyber crime in the country, has made a significant breakthrough following the apprehension of one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to one hundred thousand United States Dollars ($100,000.00).
“The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, commended the Director of the NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, and his team for their diligent efforts in combating cybercrime.
“While assuring the public of their safety, the IGP issued a stern warning to all cybercrime threat actors, urging them to cease their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences”.
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