The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has arrested one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.00.
The arrest, the police said, was after a credible intelligence and raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT.
The Police said despite the escape of other members of the criminal gang, Zenabdin was successfully apprehended.
A statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated, “subsequent execution of a search warrant revealed compelling evidence, including $100,000 in $100 bills believed to be counterfeits, along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle”.
The suspect, Adejobi said has provided indicting confessional statements and also offered valuable information to aid in the apprehension of other members of the gang.
Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect(s), Adejobi said will face arraignment in court.
He named the suspect as Muhammed Zenabdin “M” and named his offence as criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency.