Nigeria Police Repatriates Escaped Fraud Convict To Turkey

The Nigeria Police Force, through the Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB), has successfully repatriated a 61-year-old Turkish national, Acar Huseyin, convicted for fraud, to the Republic of Turkey to continue his outstanding sentence.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Huseyin was previously convicted for fraud by the Istanbul Anadolu High Criminal Court earlier this year, but fled Turkey shortly after judgment in an attempt to evade serving his sentence.

The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has successfully repatriated a 61-year-old Turkish national, Acar Huseyin, to the Republic of Turkey to face his outstanding prison sentence.

“Huseyin, who was convicted for fraud by the Istanbul Anadolu High Criminal Court earlier this year, fled Turkey shortly after judgment in an attempt to evade serving a sentence of 14 years, 8 months, and 10 days. He subsequently travelled through the Middle East into Nigeria.”

It added, “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.

“Following the completion of the necessary documentation and in collaboration with relevant international partners, the fugitive has been successfully repatriated to Istanbul to commence his sentence.”

The statement further revealed that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the Interpol unit for its professionalism and reaffirmed that Nigeria will not serve as a refuge for any fugitive or escaped convict.

He emphasised the Force’s commitment to honouring international obligations, strengthening police-to-police cooperation, and supporting global efforts against transnational crime.