A man identified as Muhammed Zenabdin has been apprehended by the Police National Cybercrime Centre for alleged criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency during a raid in Abuja.
This development was confirmed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement released on Tuesday, April 9.
According to the statement, the National Cybercrime Centre, in line with its commitment to combat cybercrime, achieved a significant breakthrough with the arrest of Muhammed Zenabdin for his involvement in criminal activities.
The raid, conducted based on credible intelligence, targeted a suspected cybercrime hideout situated in Garki II, FCT.
Despite the escape of other gang members, Muhammed Zenabdin was successfully apprehended during the operation.
A subsequent search of the premises, authorized by a search warrant, uncovered counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.
Additionally, sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle were seized from the location.
Zenabdin reportedly provided incriminating statements and shared valuable information that could aid in the apprehension of other members of the criminal gang.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, delivering on its mandate to stamp and decimate the trend of cyber crime in the country, has made a significant breakthrough following the apprehension of one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to $100,000.
“While acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF-NCCC conducted a raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT.
“Despite the escape of other members of the criminal gang, Muhammed Zenabdin “M” was successfully apprehended.
“Subsequent execution of a search warrant revealed compelling evidence, including $100,000 bills believed to be counterfeits, along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle.”
The suspect is expected to face arraignment in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
This incident follows previous arrests related to counterfeit currency production, including the recent apprehension of a couple by the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos for manufacturing fake currencies.
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