Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested 52 year old Abdulmumini Maikasuwa with fake US Dollar notes to the tune of $4, 760, 000.00m in Abuja.
A statement signed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, said the suspect was arrested on Friday, February 18, 2022 following intelligence report.
According to NDLEA, the syndicate would have stolen at least N2.7 billion from the Nigerian economy if they succeeded in pushing into circulation the fake $4.7 million cash.
“The operatives had in the early hours of Friday 18th February 2022 intercepted a consignment sent from Lagos to Abuja at Abaji area of the Federal Capital Territory. A controlled delivery of the parcelled counterfeit US dollars totaling $4, 760, 000.00 led to the arrest of a principal suspect, 52-year-old Abdulmumini Maikasuwa.
The seizure followed intelligence received by the FCT Command of the Agency detailing the movement of the cash and the vehicle conveying it.
Meanwhile, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has directed that both the cash and the suspect in custody be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for further investigation” the statement read in part.
