INTERPOL Extradites Nigerian Fugitive Over $307,500 Fraud Case

Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, a Nigerian fugitive, has been extradited from the UAE. He is accused of defrauding an Abuja businessman of $307,500 by posing as a shipping agent. The case involved forgery and money laundering. He will face prosecution in Nigeria following his extradition.

In a significant operation, INTERPOL has extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates. The extradition was facilitated by the Nigerian Police Force, specifically through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja. This follows a Red Notice issued as part of an investigation into allegations of fraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, and money laundering.

According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this case arose from a report filed in July 2023. The complaint came from a businessman based in Abuja who claimed to have been defrauded by Muhammed, who purported to be a shipping agent.

The investigation revealed troubling details. Muhammed allegedly misrepresented himself to the businessman, obtaining a contract to facilitate the payment and freight of ten luxury vehicles worth over $307,500 from the UAE to Nigeria. After establishing what the victim believed was trust, the suspect received the entire payment through a third-party account at FCMB that belonged to a Kano resident, Anas Usaini, and proceeded to use these funds for money laundering activities in Dubai.

Upon receiving the payment, Muhammed supplied the victim with a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and then became unreachable. His arrest occurred on April 15, 2025, in Dubai. Following the extradition, he is now set to face prosecution at the Federal High Court in Nigeria. This extradition represents a notable triumph in the broader battle against transnational financial crimes, highlighting INTERPOL’s role in international law enforcement efforts.

The extradition of Abubakar Aboki Muhammed from the UAE underscores the active collaboration between law enforcement agencies in combating financial crime. His alleged fraudulent activities have drawn attention to a scheme that exploited trust to secure substantial sums from victims. As he prepares to face serious charges in Nigeria, this case stands as a reminder of the ongoing threats posed by fraudsters in the global landscape and the commitment to bringing them to justice.

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