The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its National Cybercrime Centre has apprehended Muhammed Zenabdin, a member of a notorious currency counterfeiting ring in Garki II, Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Zenabdin was arrested for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.
“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,” Adejobi said.
He police spokesman said the suspect has provided indicting confessional statements and also offered valuable information to aid in the apprehension of other members of the gang.
Adejobi added that the suspect would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
He quoted the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, as commending 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,” Adejobi said.
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