Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from Dubai Over $300,000 Luxury Car Fraud Scheme
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Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from Dubai Over $300,000 Luxury Car Fraud Scheme
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), has successfully extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates.
Muhammed was extradited on Friday, May 23, 2025, following a red notice issued by INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja. His extradition is linked to a multi-million-dollar case involving allegations of obtaining money by false pretence, forgery and money laundering.
The investigation stemmed from a report filed in July 2023 by an Abuja-based international businessman who claimed to have been defrauded by Muhammed, who posed as a shipping agent.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Muhammed allegedly misled the complainant into awarding him a contract to arrange freight and payment for ten luxury vehicles worth $307,500.00 from the UAE to Nigeria.
Adejobi stated:
“Upon receipt of the payment, Muhammed provided the complainant with a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and subsequently became uncontactable. He was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court, marking a significant success in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crime.
The Nigeria Police Force, under the steadfast leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, recognises the invaluable assistance of the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai in facilitating the extradition of Abubakar Aboki Muhammed and extends its sincere gratitude.
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The NPF will continue to collaborate with international law enforcement agencies to pursue and bring to justice individuals who seek to exploit and defraud citizens through cross-border criminal activities.”
Investigations further revealed that Muhammed received the funds through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to a Kano resident, Anas Usaini, which was allegedly used for laundering the money in Dubai.
The case now marks a major stride in Nigeria’s crackdown on cross-border financial crimes. Muhammed will face trial at the Federal High Court in Nigeria.
