Dubai-Based Nigerian Arraigned in Abuja Over $307,500 Luxury Car Fraud

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian businessman recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates, on a six-count charge of an alleged $307,500 transnational fraud involving luxury vehicles.

The charges, which include criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering, were brought against Aboki before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arraignment in an official statement on Thursday. He explained that the defendant, who operated out of Dubai, is accused of deceiving an international automobile dealer with a false promise to facilitate the shipment of high-end vehicles to Nigeria.

“Aboki was arraigned before a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, obtaining by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering,” the statement read.

According to the police investigation, Aboki allegedly collected the sum of $307,500 from the foreign car dealer under the pretext of covering logistics and customs arrangements for the importation of luxury automobiles from the UAE to Nigeria.

However, he reportedly failed to deliver the vehicles or refund the funds.

The suspect was tracked down through a coordinated international operation between the Nigeria Police and UAE authorities, culminating in his extradition to Nigeria in late June.

The Federal High Court ordered his remand in custody, and the case has been adjourned for further hearing.

The Nigeria Police emphasized their commitment to international collaboration in the fight against cross-border financial crimes, warning that no haven exists for fugitives involved in fraudulent activities.