CYBER SECURITY: NPF NCCÇ FOILS RING OF COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY

RECOVERS USD 100,000 IN FAKE NOTES

By Vincess Okushi

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), has apprehended one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to one hundred thousand United States Dollars ($100,000.00).

This significant achievement is part of its mandate to stamp and decimate the trend of cybercrime in the country.

A statement by ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public relations officer, force Headquarters on 9th April 2024 in Abuja said, 

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 One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in one-hundred-dollar bills believed to be counterfeits, along with sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle.

The suspect 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) will face arraignment in court.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D., while expressing confidence in the team commended the Director of the NCCC, CP Uche Henry for diligently combating cybercrime and warned all cybercrime threat actors,  to cease their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences.

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