Nigeria Police Force, through INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, don arraign three suspects before Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged fraud wey concern $100,000.
Suspects na George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali. Dem arraign on allegations wey border on criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences.
According to police, case start from transaction wey go back to 2009, when complainant allegedly transfer $100,000 to suspects for purchase and shipment of automobile spare parts from United States of America.
Police talk say preliminary investigations show say transaction no happen as agreed. Funds allegedly divert instead of using am for intended purchase and shipment of spare parts.
After investigations by operatives of INTERPOL NCB, Abuja, dem bring the three suspects before Federal High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja, to face allegations.
Police say arraignment na part of efforts to make sure suspects linked to financial crimes pass through due judicial process.
Allegations against suspects include criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences.
The alleged transaction happen about 17 years before suspects arraign, with police maintain say investigation uncover circumstances surrounding handling of $100,000 wey dem transfer for auto spare parts business.
Force no disclose identities of complainant or give more details on circumstances wey lead to alleged diversion of money.
After arraignment, Federal High Court adjourn matter to December 3, 2026, for further hearing.
Case go proceed before court as prosecution present case and suspects get opportunity to respond to allegations against dem.
Nigeria Police Force say e remain committed to investigating financial crimes and other offences and ensuring say suspects come before appropriate judicial authorities in accordance with law.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclose development for statement wey Force Headquarters, Abuja, issue on Thursday.
Arraignment follow intervention of INTERPOL NCB, Abuja, for matter and further investigation into alleged transaction.
While police describe diversion of funds as allegation from preliminary investigation, suspects remain entitled to presumption of innocence unless proven guilty by court of law.
December 3 hearing expected to determine next stage of proceedings for case.
Police also reiterate commitment to pursue cases involving alleged financial crimes through investigation and prosecution before courts.
Case highlight role of INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja in investigating cases with international elements, particularly where transactions or alleged offences involve individuals, businesses or activities connected to other countries.
For this instance, police say alleged $100,000 transaction link to proposed purchase and shipment of automobile spare parts from United States.
Suspects expected to return to Federal High Court in December as proceedings continue.
