Alleged $307,500 Transnational Fraud: Dubai-Based Nigerian Appears in Court
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates, over allegations of involvement in a $307,500 transnational fraud scheme.
In a statement released on Thursday, July 3, Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed that Aboki appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Aboki faces six charges, including criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering.
“Aboki was arraigned on six counts related to criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering,” ACP Adejobi said.
Police allege that Aboki defrauded an international automobile dealer of $307,500 by falsely promising to facilitate the shipment of luxury vehicles from Dubai to Nigeria.
Further investigations revealed that Aboki diverted the funds for personal use and submitted a forged bill of lading to deceive the victim.
He was extradited to Nigeria on May 23, 2025, following collaboration between UAE and Nigerian law enforcement agencies in this high-profile transnational fraud case.
“After his arrest, investigations uncovered that the suspect had diverted funds and presented a forged bill of lading to mislead the complainant,” the Force PRO added.
Following his arraignment, the court ordered that Aboki be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
His bail hearing is set for July 17, 2025.
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