The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and repatriated Acar Huseyin, a 61-year-old Turkish national who fled his country after being convicted of fraud earlier this year.
In a statement on Tuesday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the force spokesperson, said Huseyin, who was convicted for fraud by the Istanbul Anadolu high criminal court earlier this year, fled Turkey shortly after judgement in an attempt to evade serving a sentence of 14 years, eight months, and 10 days.
Hundeyin said the fugitive travelled through the Middle East into Nigeria.
“In July 2025, INTERPOL NCB Ankara published a Red Notice, requesting member countries to locate and arrest the fugitive. Acting on this request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja initiated discreet intelligence-led operations which led to his arrest in Abuja,” the statement reads.
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The police spokesperson said the fugitive has been repatriated to Istanbul to commence his sentence following the completion of the necessary documentation and in collaboration with relevant international partners.
He added that Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), commended the INTERPOL unit for what he described as a professional operation, stressing that Nigeria would not be a haven for fugitives or escaped convicts.
Egbetokun added that the force remains committed to fulfilling its international obligations, deepening police-to-police cooperation and supporting global efforts against transnational crime.
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