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Police, US secret service, FBI arrest suspects in Nigeria over fraud

Authorities in Nigeria, in collaboration with the US Secret Service and the FBI, have arrested several suspects involved in a major fraud operation. The arrests were part of an international effort to tackle cross-border financial crimes affecting both Nigeria and the United States.

The suspects are alleged to have participated in sophisticated schemes targeting individuals and organizations abroad. Officials confirmed that evidence collected during the operation links the suspects to large-scale fraud, money laundering, and other related crimes.

The Nigerian Police emphasized that the arrests reflect the country’s commitment to cooperating with international law enforcement agencies. The collaboration aims to ensure that perpetrators of fraud face justice and to protect citizens and businesses from criminal activities.

Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured the public that more arrests may follow as they continue to trace the network behind the fraudulent operations. The US agencies praised the swift action of Nigerian authorities in curbing transnational crimes.

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