The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over an alleged $100,000 fraud following an investigation by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects; George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja, on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences.
Iniedu said preliminary investigations showed that the complainant allegedly transferred $100,000 to the suspects in 2009 to purchase and ship auto spare parts from the United States of America.
He noted that the transaction was allegedly not executed as agreed and that the funds were subsequently diverted. The case was adjourned until December 3, 2026, for further hearing.
Iniedu said the arraignment underscored the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to investigating financial crimes and ensuring that suspects were subjected to due judicial process.
He said, “The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to the diligent investigation of financial crimes and other offences, while ensuring that suspects are brought before the appropriate judicial authorities in accordance with the law.”
Iniedu added that the Force would continue to work through relevant investigative and international policing mechanisms to ensure that allegations of financial crimes were properly investigated and prosecuted where necessary.
The Nigeria Police Force urged members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing relevant information that could assist in investigating financial crimes and other offences.
