On Friday, 6 February, 2026, the Nigeria Police Force(NPF) announced that it has successfully repatriated the sum of $23,000 recovered from Nigerian international romance scammer, Achufusi Obioma Ikenna, to his victim in the Cayman Islands, thegazellenews.com reports.
The NPF Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Friday, 6 February, 2026, said Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) recovered the funds following a request from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service seeking its assistance to investigate Ikenna over the online romance scam.
Hundeyin said acting on request, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) conducted discreet, intelligence-led investigations which led to the arrest of Ikenna and recovery of the $23,000.
He added that following the completion of necessary documentation, and in collaboration with international partners, the recovered funds were formally handed over to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, through the British High Commission in Abuja, represented by Mr. Shaun McLeary, for secure delivery to the victim on Friday.
Hundeyin added that Ikenna will be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.
The Force Public Relations Officers described the successful repatriation as indication of the Nigeria Police Force’s sustained commitment to intelligence-driven policing, effective international collaboration, and the disruption of transnational cybercrime networks.
“The Force remains resolute in ensuring proceeds of crime are traced, recovered and returned to victims, while offenders are identified and brought to justice in line with applicable laws and international best practices,” NPF publicist said.
