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The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over their alleged involvement in a $100,000 fraud.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the suspects were arraigned before the Nigerian High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja.
The suspects, George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, were arraigned on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences.
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Iniedu said preliminary investigations revealed that the complainant allegedly transferred $100,000 to the suspects in 2009 for the purchase and shipment of auto spare parts from the United States of America.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the complainant allegedly transferred USD 100,000 to the suspects in 2009 for the purchase and shipment of auto spare parts from the United States of America.
“It was further alleged that the transaction was not carried out as agreed and that the funds were subsequently diverted,” Iniedu noted.
He said the investigation was conducted by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Abuja, before the suspects were arraigned.
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“Following investigation by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja, the suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja. The matter was subsequently adjourned to 3rd December 2026 for further hearing.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to the diligent investigation of financial crimes and other offences, while ensuring that suspects are brought before the appropriate judicial authorities in accordance with the law,” he concluded.
The case has been adjourned until December 3, 2026, for further hearing.
