The INTERPOL Unit of the Nigeria Police, headed by Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, in conjunction with its counterpart in Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has arrested one Itumo Chidebere, a suspected fraudster, who fled to Dubai after defrauding a Nigerian businesswoman.
The 35-year old suspect, who hails from Ebonyi State, has been on the run for the past 13 months after committing the crime, the Nigerian police spokesman, Frank Mba, said in a statement.
“In about June, 2012, the suspect was reported to have presented himself to the said businesswoman as an Estate Broker in Dubai, claiming that he could purchase a house for his victim.
“Relying on this assurance, the unsuspecting complainant made a payment of $2,082,139 US Dollars (N333 million) to the suspect, on the receipt of which the suspect disappeared without purchasing the said house, but rather chose to be running from one country to another in a bid to evade arrest,” the police spokesman said.
The police spokesperson said INTERPOL Abuja is working with their United Arab Emirates counterpart and the Federal Ministry of Justice to facilitate the extradition of the suspect to Nigeria.
While commending the personnel of the INTERPOL section for successes recorded in international anti-crime operations, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar reaffirmed the determination of the Force to bring to justice all criminals connected with international crimes; promising to strengthen the bond between the Nigeria Police and its counterparts in other countries in resolving all trans-border crimes.
The police chief further advised Nigerians in Diaspora to steer clear of fraud, drug trafficking and other related crimes, noting that engaging in such criminal activities could bring the image of Nigeria to disrepute.
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