NIGERIA: Police Extradite Nigerian Fugitive Over Multi-Million Dollar Fraud

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria 

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates.

The extradition was carried out on Friday by INTERPOL NCB Abuja.

Muhammed was wanted for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering. His extradition followed an INTERPOL Red Notice issued after a detailed investigation into a major fraud case.

The case began in July 2023 when an Abuja-based international businessman reported that he was defrauded by Muhammed.

The suspect allegedly posed as a shipping agent and secured a contract to ship ten luxury vehicles from the UAE to Nigeria.

The vehicles, valued at 307,500 dollars, were never delivered. Investigators revealed that Muhammed received full payment through a third-party account at FCMB.

The account belonged to one Anas Usaini, a resident of Kano, and was allegedly used to launder the funds in Dubai.

After receiving the money, Muhammed reportedly issued a forged bill of lading and disappeared.

He was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2025.

Muhammed has now been returned to Nigeria and will be prosecuted at the Federal High Court.

Police authorities described the development as a major victory in the fight against transnational financial crimes.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, praised the cooperation of the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate in Dubai for their roles in the extradition process.