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Four nabbed as police recover counterfeit dollars in Delta

From The Punch · () English

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  • Delta State Police have arrested four suspects involved in defrauding the public with counterfeit U.S. dollar bills, recovering $1,600 in fake currency.
  • The suspects were apprehended in Asaba following a surveillance operation targeting a five-man syndicate using a fake Mercedes-Benz SUV.
  • In a separate operation, two women were arrested in Ika North-East Local Government Area for possessing large quantities of illicit substances.

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of defrauding the public with counterfeit United States dollar bills. The suspects, identified as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba, were arrested along Nnebisi Road in Asaba after a surveillance operation on a five-man syndicate. The syndicate reportedly used a red, unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV in their operations.

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.

— Bright EdafeDetailing the operation that led to the arrest of the counterfeit dollar suspects.

During preliminary interrogations, the suspects confessed to operating from a hideout in Asaba. A subsequent raid on their location led to the recovery of $1,600 in counterfeit U.S. dollar notes and military camouflage. The police are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the syndicate's activities.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to operating from a hideout in Asaba.

— Bright EdafeReporting the suspects' confession about their operational base.

In a separate incident on Tuesday, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit arrested two women, Ifeoma Egbule (36) and Anayeokwu Florence (51), in Owaliru and Alihame communities within the Ika North-East Local Government Area. They were found in possession of substantial quantities of illicit substances, including GH Gold, Colorado, Cannabis, and Canadian Loud. The police are working to identify and apprehend other members of this drug distribution network.

The exhibits were recovered and taken into custody alongside the suspects.

— Bright EdafeConfirming the recovery of illicit substances during the second operation.
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