Nigerian Fugitive Nabbed, Extradited for $307,500 Luxury Car Fraud

Abuja, Nigeria — Abubakar Muhammed, na UAE national, don dey extradite come Nigeria to face charges of $307,500 fraud wey involve shipping of luxury vehicles. Dis extradition happen on May 23, 2025, after e been dey run since 2023. Dubai police catch am on April 15, 2025, as part of international efforts with INTERPOL and the Nigerian Consulate for Dubai.

According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muhammed don dey wanted since dem issue INTERPOL Red Notice after one Abuja businessman report say dem don defraud am. Na so police begin serious investigation to find am.

The case begin for July 2023, when the businessman agree with Muhammed wey pose as shipping agent to ship ten high-end vehicles from UAE to Nigeria. Adejobi talk say, ‘Muhammed tell the complainant say e fit do everything as proper shipping agent, but when dem pay am $307,500, he run away with the money.’

Police wan sponsor investigation show say Muhammed use third-party account for FCMB bank, wey dey inside Kano, operated by one Anas Usaini, to receive the money. Na so dem begin trace the funds go different channels for Dubai as part of money laundering parade.

“After collecting the money, e give the complainant one forged bill of lading and disappear,” Adejobi continue. “We launch international manhunt to catch am before Dubai police finally catch am.”

IGP Kayode Egbetokun talk say, ‘Dis extradition na major milestone for our ongoing fight against transnational financial crime.’ He give shout-out to Dubai police and INTERPOL Abu Dhabi, wey join body to make sure say dem track down the suspect and bring am to justice.

Now, Muhammed don dey Nigeria and go appear for Federal High Court to face di charges wey dey against am. Adejobi emphasize say, ‘Dis extradition go send strong message to all di fraudsters wey dey hide from justice through any international means.’ As law enforcement dey work hard to bring justice to all di victims of fraud.’

Dis matter show di commitment of Nigeria Police to work with international partners for wahala wey dey cross border and bring anybody wey dey involved for dis financial crime to book,” Adejobi conclude.