Police arraign 3 over $100,000 fraud in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned three suspects: George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretences involving $100,000.

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

The police said the transaction was allegedly not carried out as agreed and that the funds were subsequently diverted.

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

He said the case was adjourned until December 3, 2026, for further hearing, the police said.

It added, “It was further alleged that the transaction was not carried out as agreed and that the funds were subsequently diverted.”

The police said the arraignment followed investigations by the INTERPOL NCB, Abuja, into the alleged financial crime.

“The NPF remain 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,” the statement said.