Interpol Extradites Dubai-Based Nigerian, Abubakar Muhammed Over Alleged Fraud

Interpol has extradited a Nigerian man, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria over allegations of a multi-million dollar fraud.

Abubakar Muhammed was arrested in Dubai after being linked to a fraud case involving an Abuja-based businessman. The incident was first reported to the police in July 2023.

According to police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Muhammed allegedly pretended to be a shipping agent and convinced the businessman that he could handle the shipment and payment of ten luxury vehicles valued at $307,500 from the UAE to Nigeria.

Adejobi said the suspect allegedly secured a “contract to facilitate payments and freight of ten high-end vehicles, valued at $307,500.00, from the UAE to Nigeria via designated registered shipping companies”.

“After establishing trust, Muhammed fraudulently received the full payment through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to Anas Usaini, a Kano resident, which was subsequently used for money laundering activities in Dubai.

“Upon receipt of the payment, Muhammed provided the complainant with a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and subsequently became uncontactable.

“He was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court, marking a significant success in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crime.”

Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the Dubai Police, Interpol’s Abu Dhabi bureau, and the Nigerian Consulate in Dubai for their roles in the successful extradition, calling it a big win in the fight against international financial crimes.

KanyiDaily recalls that a total of 75 persons linked to one of Nigeria’s deadliest cult groups, Black Axe, was arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).