The Interpol unit of the Nigeria Police has arrested a Nigerian fraud
suspect, Itumo Anthony Chidebere, in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) for
allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of $2 million.
Chidebere, an indigene of Ebonyi State, was said to have fled to Dubai,
after allegedly swindling the unnamed businesswoman in June last year.
Posing as an estate broker, the 35-year-old suspect was said to have fleeced
his victim of the money on the presence that he was going to buy her a house in
Dubai but disappeared after collecting the money.
A statement by Force spokesman Frank Mba yesterday, said Chidebere’s arrest
was facilitated through the combined efforts of the Nigerian Interpol unit,
headed by Mr. Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi (DCP) and its UAE counterpart.
Mba added that the Interpol unit was exploring ways of extraditing Chidebere
to Nigeria, in collaboration with its UAE counterpart and the Federal Ministry
of Justice.
He said: “While commending the personnel of the Interpol section for this
and other numerous 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 their
counterparts in other countries in resolving all trans-border crimes.
“The IGP further advised Nigerians in the 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.”
