In a bold move to combat cybercrime in the country, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) achieved a major breakthrough with the apprehension of Muhammed Zenabdin for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency totaling $100,000.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF-NCCC conducted a targeted raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout situated in Garki II, FCT. Despite the escape of other members of the criminal syndicate, Muhammed Zenabdin was successfully captured.
A subsequent search of the premises, authorized by a warrant, uncovered compelling evidence, including sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, international passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle, along with $100,000 in one-hundred-dollar bills suspected to be counterfeits.
The apprehended suspect has provided confessional statements and valuable information to aid in the arrest of other members of the cybercrime gang.
Once investigations are concluded, the suspect(s) will be brought before the courts to face justice.
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, commended the Director of the NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, and his team for their relentless efforts in tackling cybercrime.
The IGP assured the public of their safety while issuing a stern warning to all cybercrime perpetrators, urging them to desist from their illegal activities or face severe legal repercussions.
