Police Arraign Dubai-based Nigerian Over Alleged $307,500 Transnational Fraud

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian national recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates, on charges related to a $307,500 transnational fraud scheme.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that Aboki was brought before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

He faces a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering.

“Aboki was arraigned before a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering,” ACP Adejobi disclosed.

According to the police, Aboki allegedly defrauded an international automobile dealer of $307,500 under the guise of facilitating the shipment of luxury vehicles from Dubai to Nigeria.

However, investigations revealed that the suspect diverted the funds for personal use and provided a forged bill of lading to deceive the complainant.

The suspect was extradited to Nigeria on May 23, 2025, after law enforcement authorities in the UAE worked in collaboration with Nigerian officials.

The extradition followed what police described as a “high-profile transnational fraud case.”

“Following his arrest, investigations carried out revealed the suspect had diverted the funds for personal use and issued a forged Bill of Lading to deceive the complainant,” the Force PRO said.

Upon arraignment, the court ordered Aboki to be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

His bail application hearing has been fixed for July 17, 2025.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, reiterated the Force’s commitment to combating transnational crime and upholding justice through international cooperation and thorough prosecution.

“The Inspector-General of Police hereby reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force in the pursuit of justice and the eradication of transnational criminal networks, through strengthened international cooperation and diligent prosecution,” the statement read.