The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another major breakthrough in its anti-fraud operations with the conviction of Mr. David Udensik, also known as Dr. Jacob Bello, for his involvement in a $1 million international oil fraud scheme.
The conviction, secured at the
Federal High Court, Abuja, follows years of meticulous investigation by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) led by Commissioner of Police, CP Ifeanyi Henry Uche, a renowned cyber security intelligence officer.
It is in print that CP Uche has proved his mettle in mastery of Advanced Digital Forensics and Cyber Threat Intelligence.
The cop is uniquely distinguished by his exceptional command of advanced digital forensics and cyber-threat intelligence, enabling him to decode complex criminal footprints in cyberspace with surgical precision. His expertise allows the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to proactively detect, trace, and dismantle highly sophisticated cybercrime networks, ranging from financial fraud syndicates and identity theft rings to emerging threats like deepfake manipulation and AI-driven cyberattacks.
He combines technical depth with strategic vision, translating raw digital intelligence into actionable national security interventions.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the case originated from a petition filed by a United States–based energy company, which alleged that Udensik obtained funds under the pretext of facilitating crude oil transactions in Nigeria.
Investigations revealed that between 2018 and 2023, the convict operated a well-coordinated criminal network, producing forged documents purportedly from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other regulatory bodies to deceive his victims.
Forensic analyses confirmed that all the documents, seals, and authentication materials presented were counterfeit, while funds traced through the scheme were found to have been diverted into personal and associated bank accounts belonging to the suspect and his accomplices.
Following the successful prosecution, the court found Udensik guilty of Forgery, Obtaining by False Pretence, and Money Laundering. The presiding judge ordered the forfeiture of assets worth several hundreds of millions of naira, including real estate and other properties linked to the fraudulent scheme, to ensure restitution to the victim company.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, commended the officers of the NPF-NCCC for their professionalism and investigative excellence, describing the conviction as a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cyber-enabled financial crimes.
“This success reinforces our commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s corporate reputation and ensuring that all financial criminals regardless of status or location—face justice,” the IGP stated.
The Police Chief reiterated the Force’s determination to deepen international collaboration, enhance intelligence gathering, and strengthen prosecutorial capacity to dismantle complex cyber and financial crime networks targeting Nigerian and foreign businesses.
