With the mandate to stamp out/decimate the trend of cyber crime in the nation, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of one Muhammed Zenabdin for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.
Confirming this in a statement on Tuesday, April 9, the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that the operatives of the NPF-NCCC, while acting on credible intelligence, conducted a raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT.
The FPRO said that the raid led to the arrest of the suspect, while other gang members escaped.
“Subsequent execution of a search warrant revealed compelling evidence, including One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($100,000) in one hundred dollar bills, believed to be counterfeit, 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 arrest of other members of the gang. Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect(s) will face arraignment in court,” ACP Adejobi stated.
He added that the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the Director of the NPF-NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, and his team for their diligent efforts in combating cybercrime.
The IGP assured the public of their safety, while he issued a stern warning to all cybercrime threat actors to cease their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences.
