The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested a suspect, Muhammed Zenabdin, for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency during a raid in Abuja.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, 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 $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 $100,000 bills believed to be counterfeits, along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle.”
The statement further read that Zenabdin provided indicting confessional statements and also offered valuable information to aid in the apprehension of other members of the gang.
The suspect(s) will face arraignment in court following the conclusion of the investigation.
According reported in March that the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, arrested a couple, a former soldier and a printer, for producing fake currencies.
Similarly, in February, the Gombe State Police Command busted two currency syndicates in possession of $56,300 and N265,000 counterfeited notes.
