Police report 3 frauds worth over $100,000 in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned three suspects: George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, before the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretenses amounting to N100,000.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, said the complainant allegedly transferred money to the suspects in 2009 for purchasing and shipping car spare parts from the United States of America (USA).

Police said the transaction was not carried out as agreed and the funds were later reversed.

The suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja, following an investigation conducted by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.

He said the case has been postponed to December 3, 2026, for further hearing, police said.

He added: “It was further alleged that the transaction was not executed as agreed and that the funds were subsequently diverted.”

Police said the appearance hearing followed NCB INTERPOL Abuja investigations into the alleged financial crime.

“The NPF remains committed to diligently investigating financial crimes and other criminal offences, while ensuring that suspects are brought before the relevant judicial authorities in accordance with the law,” the statement said.