Police arrest suspected fraudsters in Delta, recover counterfeit US dollars

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit have arrested four suspected fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.

Counterfeit US dollars amounting to $1,600 was recovered from the suspects.

The suspects, named as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba, were arrested on June 9, 2026.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

“On 9 June 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 One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) counterfeit United States dollar notes and military camouflage concealed within the premises.

“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the full scope of the syndicate’s activities,” the statement said.