The National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) of the Nigeria Police Force has raided a counterfeit currency ring from their hideout in Garki II, Federal Capital Territory.

Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the operation led to the arrest of one Muhammed Zenabdin, while his other gang members escaped.

The Force PRO said the suspect was nabbed for criminal conspiracy and being in possession of suspected fake $100 bills, amounting to $100,000, alongside sophisticated counterfeit detection equipment, passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle. 

The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), delivering on its mandate to stamp and decimate the trend of cyber crime in the country, has made a significant breakthrough following the apprehension of one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to one hundred thousand United States dollars ($100,000.00).

“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, passports, mobile phones, and a luxury vehicle,” he revealed.

Mr Adejobi said the suspect provided confessional statements and valuable information that would aid in arresting other gang members, adding that suspects would be arraigned in court after completion of investigation.

Commending the Director of the NCCC, Uche Henry, and his team for their efforts in combating cybercrime, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assured the public of their safety, while warning cybercrime threat actors, to cease their illicit activities or face severe legal consequences.