Just in: NPF NCCC foils counterfeit currency ring, recovers USD 100,000 in fake notes

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), in fulfillment of its mandate to combat cybercrime within the nation, has achieved a breakthrough by apprehending one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency totaling one hundred thousand United States Dollars ($100,000.00).

According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF-NCCC conducted a raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout situated in Garki II, FCT.

He said despite the evasion of other members of the criminal syndicate, Muhammed Zenabdin “M” was successfully apprehended.

Upon execution of a search warrant, compelling evidence was discovered, including one hundred thousand United States Dollars in one-hundred-dollar bills suspected to be counterfeit, alongside sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle.

Adejobi further stated that the suspect had provided incriminating confessional statements and valuable information to facilitate the apprehension of other members of the syndicate.

Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect(s) will be prosecuted in court.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the Director of the NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, and his team for their diligent efforts in combating cybercrime.

Assuring the public of their safety, the IGP issued a stern warning to all cybercrime threat actors, urging them to desist from their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences.