Police Arrests 82 Suspects for Multi-Million Dollar Cyber Frauds
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 82 individuals for financial and cyber-related crimes, including internet fraud, identity theft, and cryptocurrency scams.
The crackdown, led by the National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), is part of efforts to combat cybercrime and restore Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage.
During a press briefing at the NCCC office in Abuja, the police paraded key suspects involved in multi-million dollar fraud schemes.
Among the suspects are Saidu Adam Usman and Yusuf Umar, accused of using pre-registered SIM cards and email addresses to create fraudulent Moniepoint accounts.
Their operations allegedly facilitated illegal transactions worth over ₦400 million.
Another major suspect, Rabiu Aliyu Salisu, also known as “Rabo,” was arrested for identity theft and money laundering.
He was said to have posed as an American citizen, defrauding an unsuspecting U.S. woman, Deborah Woods, of $597,000.
The police also secured the arrest of Idowu Smart Emmanuel for cyberstalking and defamation.
He later confessed to making false allegations online.
The Force has reiterated its commitment to cracking down on cybercriminals and warned Nigerians to be cautious when conducting online transactions.
