The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian national recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), before the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged involvement in a high-profile $307,500 fraud case.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Aboki was arraigned on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, following the conclusion of a thorough police investigation.
Aboki is facing a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering. The charges stem from allegations that he defrauded an international automobile dealer by falsely claiming to facilitate the shipment of luxury vehicles from Dubai to Nigeria.
“Investigations revealed that the suspect diverted the funds for personal use and issued a forged bill of lading to deceive the complainant,” the statement noted.
The court has ordered that Aboki be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State, pending the hearing of his bail application on July 17, 2025.
Recall that on May 25, 2025, the police had confirmed his successful extradition from Dubai, after the conclusion of a coordinated international operation.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to fighting transnational crime and ensuring diligent prosecution of criminal cases.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in strengthening international cooperation and ensuring justice is served in cases of cross-border fraud,” Adejobi added.
