Abuja:The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has apprehended nine individuals involved in various criminal activities, including internet fraud, money laundering, and armed robbery. Among the suspects are two Indian nationals connected to a significant financial fraud case.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Akaninyene Ezima, detailed the arrests during a press conference. The operation aligns with the vision of Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, to enhance public safety and secure the environment for economic growth.
Two of the suspects, both Indian nationals, were arrested following a petition received on August 13, regarding the diversion of approximately N6.2 billion from a financial institution’s Treasury Single Account. The investigation revealed that the transactions were linked to a vulnerability during the migration of the financial institution’s profile. Efforts are underway to trace the movement of funds and recover the proceeds of the alleged crime.
In another case, two suspects were arrested for computer-related fraud and armed robbery after attacking individuals in Abuja. The suspects allegedly accessed a victim’s electronic banking platforms, converting funds and purchasing airtime. Investigators employed digital forensic analysis to trace the funds and apprehend the suspects in Kano and Keffi.
Additionally, five more suspects were detained for criminal conspiracy and fraudulent conversion after a logistics company allegedly substituted mobile devices with newspapers. Preliminary investigations traced some of the stolen devices to individuals in Nigeria, leading to further arrests in Ibadan, Lagos, and Kano.
The NPF-NCCC continues to work with stakeholders and international partners to advance these investigations and recover assets linked to these crimes.