Police Arraign Extradited Fraud Suspect Over $307,500 Luxury Car Scam

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge involving Criminal Breach of Trust, Obtaining by False Pretence, Forgery, and Money Laundering, following his recent extradition from the United Arab Emirates.

Aboki, a Nigerian national, was brought back to the country on 23rd May 2025 in connection with a high-profile transnational fraud case valued at $307,500.

According to police investigations, the suspect allegedly defrauded an international automobile dealer under the false pretext of facilitating the shipment of luxury vehicles from Dubai to Nigeria.

The police revealed that after obtaining the funds, Aboki diverted the money for personal use and presented a forged Bill of Lading to mislead the complainant.

He was arraigned in court on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, where the presiding judge ordered his remand at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State, pending the hearing of his bail application set for 17th July 2025.

Reaffirming the Force’s stance on accountability, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, emphasised the Police’s dedication to dismantling transnational criminal networks through strengthened international cooperation and rigorous prosecution.

The Force reassured the public of its unwavering resolve to uphold justice and reinforce the integrity of the Nigerian criminal justice system.