Suspected fraudsters numbering up to four in possession of fake 1,600 Dollar bills have been arrested in Delta State by men of the Nigerian Police Force.
SP Bright Edafe, the official spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command made this disclosure in an official statement released to journalists in Warri on Thursday.
“On June 9, 2026, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, commenced surveillance on a five-man syndicate reportedly involved in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public using counterfeit United States dollar bills while operating in a red unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV.
“The intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to operating from a hideout in Asaba.
“A follow-up operation was immediately conducted at the location, where operatives recovered 1,600 counterfeit United States Dollar notes and military camouflage concealed within the premises.”