By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
The Nigeria Police Force, National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a suspected cyber criminal in possession of $100,000 fake USD currency.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement obtained by Stonix News on Wednesday, said the suspected was arrested in Garki II, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja.
The suspect, one Muhammed Zenabdin ran out of luck when a raid was conducted on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT by operatives of the Force.
While other members of the suspect’s criminal gang escaped, a search was conducted on their hideout where $100,000 fake dollar bills along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle were found.
“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).
“While acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF-NCCC conducted a raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT. Despite the escape of other members of the criminal gang, Muhammed Zenabdin “M” was successfully apprehended.
“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 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) will face arraignment in court.
“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,” the statement read.
While assuring the public of their safety, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu issued a warning to all cybercrime threat actors, urging them to cease their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences.
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