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erasokafor:
45-year old Lawrence Agbe (pictured above) was yesterday July 7th arrested by security officials at the Muritala mohammed international airport ikeja
Lagos while trying to transport fake dollar bills totaling $2.1 million from Lagos to Abuja. 

While speaking on the arrest, the Commissioner of Police for the command, Mr. Fredrick Lakanu, said during interrogation Lawrence said the fake dollar bills were owned by one Steve.
"After further interrogation, the suspect mentioned one Steve residing in Abuja as the owner of the said €1.25m. But Steve is at large.”CP Lakanu said
.So bro he has a name.I think u shld hv read this part too. I'm not saying ur observation is wrong but I'm giving u more facts frm the news to do more research.u may be wrong after all or right but dig deeper,becos he could hv been taken to a bank to use their machine to recount d money. Just do more reasearch n get bak to us

Where is your source? And don't give me a link from Sahara Reporters pls

Decryptor:
A story made headlines on Nairaland about the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepting $2.1m here https://www.nairaland.com/2437137/ndlea-intercepts-man-moving-2.1million

Well, unfortunately the story is not true. Take a look at the points illustrated on the following pictures

The "NK" on that banner is LIKELY to be an insignia of the word "BANK" meaning that the photograph was taken in a bank.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2607074_saharalies_jpeg5dad639e42be48a10b6f824610f0e4a6

Secondly, the counting machine on the table near the said Dollars is used mostly in banks and other institutions.
What in the world will a counting machine be used for in the NDLEA for? Counting marijuana leaves??


The composure and relaxed gait on the face of the "suspect"

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2606709_cjz0fnjwcaap2b2_jpeg12e832fd90ea0ad57f9c718fe20eacb7

You can see that the face of the man is so relaxed as he is absolutely under no pressure or tension at all. This man has the expression of someone who was just told to pose for a photo just for leisure

The said "suspect" has no name: As i noticed, no name was given to the suspect. At least, we all know that when criminals are apprehended, their names and where they come from is usually the first thing to grace the news.

NDLEA is not an agency that checkmates money laundering: Since when did the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement become saddled with the responsibility to intercept cash instead of narcotics? Secondly, Sahara Reporters did not clearly state what intent the money was being transported by the suspect. Was it the proceeds of a drug sale or evidence from a drug bust?

Finally, no other REPUTABLE Newspaper Online carried the news: I ran a check and found out that the news was not carried by notable online tabloids like Vanguard, The Sun News Online, Punch Online etc but only Sahara and other blogging sites. This shows the authenticity of that story is questionable.

Sahara Reports is known to be serving fake headlines which have been swallowed ignorantly by gullible Nigerians. For them to post this kind of story can be damaging to this man and he could take serious legal action against them.

The story is absolutely false and should be disregarded!

Your Analysis is perfect, i knew that there was something wrong with the whole story. Now after Sahara reporters have released this man picture and the money, for God knows why, EFCC should step in and query the Man on how he got hold of such humongous amount of foreign currency, Sahara Reporters may have inadvertently opened up a flood gate of Massive loot.

lawanson44:
i always knew that sahara desert reporters were nothing but liars.

lalasticlala, Ishilove, Seun and Obinoscopy...your attention is needed here ooooo

I just wonder why people jump into conclusion.
Though Sahara reporters is speculated by many to be a controversial media outlet, there tends to be some authenticity in most of their reports on the Long run.

For your information, most of the media outlet/ national Dalies reported this news this morning. So you guys can as well conclude that those media outlets are LIARS. Abi?

meenagiggs:
The "NK" on that banner is LIKELY to be an insignia of the word "BANK" meaning that the photograph was taken in a bank.

You are right it's a bank.
But where do you think agencies deposit the money they seize? In a bank of course. And the suspect has to be there for the money to be counted in their presence, officers of the intercepting agency and bank officials.
The money is deposited in a bank pending the time it is transferred to the appropriate agency i.e. EFCC. A document is signed by the suspect and witnesses to that effect.
This usually happens if the money cannot be transferred on the same day it is intercepted.
And during the transfer, the money is counted again to ensure it's complete.

That's where you are wrong! Financial Crimes Agencies like the EFCC and ICPC have strong rooms or evidence rooms with safes where they stash evidence. Taking it to a bank would of course mean tampering with the evidence. All the other things you mentioned can be done in their office and not necessarily a bank

'NDLEA is not an agency that checkmates money laundering'
What about money illegally obtained from the proceeds of drugs?
Besides, you don't except an officer or official of a Nigerian agency to turn a blind eye of a seeming crime just because they don't work for the agency saddled with that responsibility.
On numerous occasions, the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted drugs, money, artifact, elephant tusk on behalf of a sister agency and transferred it appropriately.
I'm most cases, the agency responsible doesn't have officials present at the intercepting point.

Decryptor:
That's where you are wrong! Financial Crimes Agencies like the EFCC and ICPC have strong rooms or evidence rooms with safes where they stash evidence. Taking it to a bank would of course mean tampering with the evidence. All the other things you mentioned can be done in their office and not necessarily a bank

No you are wrong. I wrote before it is transferred to the appropriate agency. Read my second paragraph.
I am only confirming your suspicion that the pix was taken in a bank. And the reason it could be so.

ha! ah! huge lies. i smell rat most of d comments b4 mine are all pointing towards d same direction. conspiracy theory to twist d public mind.

No NDLEA official is shown in the pic

,!,,

@op

agency arrested a 46-year-old businessman, Bamidele Ibiteye, for allegedly laundering $2,198,900 (about N440m).
It was learnt that the money was impounded from Ibiteye at the local wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, as he wanted to board a flight en route to Abuja.
Ibiteye, who runs a company, ND&C Global Investment Limited, told investigators that the money belonged to a medical practitioner in the state, identified as Thomas Martins.

We Nigerians are always in a hurry to believe anything (opinions) anyone says. The Internet is there for ALL to research. The "Nation Newspaper" and "Daily Trust" also reported this same story in full. Pls make out time and read the story on "The Nation" online link below. Thank you.
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/ndlea-intercepts-2-1m-at-lagos-airport/

Shebi I don talk am... No dey post rubbish wey you no understand.

Decryptor:
A story made headlines on Nairaland about the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepting $2.1m

Op who told you the NDLEA doesn't checkmate money laundering?

Op who told you the money siezed cannot be taken to a bank at the airport for counting/safe keeping?

Op you say the man is smiling in the picture and so therefore he cannot be a suspect. What sort of childish reasoning is that?... and educated people here are actually cheering you up for this your clever by half 'investigation'.

Op have you also considered that the money shown in the picture may not be the exact money siezed, but just a random image used by the reporter to portray the story?

Op did you even bother to google the story first before coming up with the conclusion that ONLY saharareporters carried the news?
http://www.punchng.com/metro-plus/cocaine-capsules-burst-in-smugglers-stomach/

Hate them all you like but the fact that all other media houses are now confirming the story one day later tells you that Sahara is still ahead of others in terms of breaking news.

Its a pity, a lot of people think they are smart but their smartness amounts to nothing.

ON POINT...ON POINT....OP HERE ARE MY QUESTIONS do you expect ndlea to catch am for road come snap am piksure for road?...come verify d money for road?......bank suppose dey involve somehow naw.... OP THE PROCEEDS FROM NARCOTICS HAVE TO BE LAUNDERED BEFORE IT IS INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM...SO AS LONG AS THE MONEY IS TIED TO NARCOTICS, NDLEA IS INVOLVED.....

musiwax:
Wrong analysis

[b]The Bank in question is the Union Bank according to the picture. The NDLEA needs to use a bank in verifying the authenticity of the currency since they are not trained to do so. They also need to confirm the total amount, or were you expecting them to count the money with their hands?

The NDLEA can also use a bank counter, since they need to put the money is safe deposit pending the outcome of the arrest. If the culprit is innocent or not, the headline says arrested not prosecuted. Releasing the name of an innocent person is a wrong way to go about it, until the case is solved and the culprit is proven guilty, it is wrong to publish someone's name.

The demeanour of the culprit is calm because of the information he's privy to. Maybe he is a front for a Governor somewhere, or even a government agency.

The NDLEA can track huge cash movement, if its part of an ongoing investigation related to drug trafficking.

The other online news mediums might not even know about the case until NDLEA parades the suspect, which is not the case as he was just caught. [/b]

Finally, don't jump into conclusions about the case unless you're there when it all played out.

I don't that's a bank. The curtains for one and the office. Does not look like a bank. The counting machine can be found anywhere. Think about a Bureau d' Change

What I heard was that very Man Usually Prints fake Currencies.... Me no hear anything about Drugs or no Drugs...

What I heard was that very Man Usually Prints fake Currencies.... Me no hear anything about Drugs or no Drugs...

Decryptor:
A story made headlines on Nairaland about the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepting $2.1m here https://www.nairaland.com/2437137/ndlea-intercepts-man-moving-2.1million

Well, unfortunately the story is not true. Take a look at the points illustrated on the following pictures

The "NK" on that banner is LIKELY to be an insignia of the word "BANK" meaning that the photograph was taken in a bank.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2607074_saharalies_jpeg5dad639e42be48a10b6f824610f0e4a6

Secondly, the counting machine on the table near the said Dollars is used mostly in banks and other institutions.
What in the world will a counting machine be used for in the NDLEA for? Counting marijuana leaves??


The composure and relaxed gait on the face of the "suspect"

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2606709_cjz0fnjwcaap2b2_jpeg12e832fd90ea0ad57f9c718fe20eacb7

You can see that the face of the man is so relaxed as he is absolutely under no pressure or tension at all. This man has the expression of someone who was just told to pose for a photo just for leisure

The said "suspect" has no name: As i noticed, no name was given to the suspect. At least, we all know that when criminals are apprehended, their names and where they come from is usually the first thing to grace the news.

NDLEA is not an agency that checkmates money laundering: Since when did the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement become saddled with the responsibility to intercept cash instead of narcotics? Secondly, Sahara Reporters did not clearly state what intent the money was being transported by the suspect. Was it the proceeds of a drug sale or evidence from a drug bust?

Finally, no other REPUTABLE Newspaper Online carried the news: I ran a check and found out that the news was not carried by notable online tabloids like Vanguard, The Sun News Online, Punch Online etc but only Sahara and other blogging sites. This shows the authenticity of that story is questionable.

Sahara Reports is known to be serving fake headlines which have been swallowed ignorantly by gullible Nigerians. For them to post this kind of story can be damaging to this man and he could take serious legal action against them.

The story is absolutely false and should be disregarded!

The NDLEA like CUSTOMS can intercept huge cash movement to verify if it is laundered funds proceeding from drug sales..

Thank u bro,some ppl just like ITK with proper analysis.they dey xpect ndlea to keep kee d money with dem?.d man was probably caught due to d fact dat most nigerians are fond of hiding drugs in such items

musiwax:
Wrong analysis

[b]The Bank in question is the Union Bank according to the picture. The NDLEA needs to use a bank in verifying the authenticity of the currency since they are not trained to do so. They also need to confirm the total amount, or were you expecting them to count the money with their hands?

The NDLEA can also use a bank counter, since they need to put the money is safe deposit pending the outcome of the arrest. If the culprit is innocent or not, the headline says arrested not prosecuted. Releasing the name of an innocent person is a wrong way to go about it, until the case is solved and the culprit is proven guilty, it is wrong to publish someone's name.

The demeanour of the culprit is calm because of the information he's privy to. Maybe he is a front for a Governor somewhere, or even a government agency.

The NDLEA can track huge cash movement, if its part of an ongoing investigation related to drug trafficking.

The other online news mediums might not even know about the case until NDLEA parades the suspect, which is not the case as he was just caught. [/b]

Finally, don't jump into conclusions about the case unless you're there when it all played out.

Abeg carry ur mumu analysis comot for here, over sabi

musiwax:
Wrong analysis

[b]The Bank in question is the Union Bank according to the picture. The NDLEA needs to use a bank in verifying the authenticity of the currency since they are not trained to do so. They also need to confirm the total amount, or were you expecting them to count the money with their hands?

The NDLEA can also use a bank counter, since they need to put the money is safe deposit pending the outcome of the arrest. If the culprit is innocent or not, the headline says arrested not prosecuted. Releasing the name of an innocent person is a wrong way to go about it, until the case is solved and the culprit is proven guilty, it is wrong to publish someone's name.

The demeanour of the culprit is calm because of the information he's privy to. Maybe he is a front for a Governor somewhere, or even a government agency.

The NDLEA can track huge cash movement, if its part of an ongoing investigation related to drug trafficking.

The other online news mediums might not even know about the case until NDLEA parades the suspect, which is not the case as he was just caught. [/b]

Finally, don't jump into conclusions about the case unless you're there when it all played out.

Decryptor:
A story made headlines on Nairaland about the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepting $2.1m here https://www.nairaland.com/2437137/ndlea-intercepts-man-moving-2.1million

Well, unfortunately the story is not true. Take a look at the points illustrated on the following pictures

The "NK" on that banner is LIKELY to be an insignia of the word "BANK" meaning that the photograph was taken in a bank.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2607074_saharalies_jpeg5dad639e42be48a10b6f824610f0e4a6

Secondly, the counting machine on the table near the said Dollars is used mostly in banks and other institutions.
What in the world will a counting machine be used for in the NDLEA for? Counting marijuana leaves??


The composure and relaxed gait on the face of the "suspect"

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2606709_cjz0fnjwcaap2b2_jpeg12e832fd90ea0ad57f9c718fe20eacb7

You can see that the face of the man is so relaxed as he is absolutely under no pressure or tension at all. This man has the expression of someone who was just told to pose for a photo just for leisure

The said "suspect" has no name: As i noticed, no name was given to the suspect. At least, we all know that when criminals are apprehended, their names and where they come from is usually the first thing to grace the news.

NDLEA is not an agency that checkmates money laundering: Since when did the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement become saddled with the responsibility to intercept cash instead of narcotics? Secondly, Sahara Reporters did not clearly state what intent the money was being transported by the suspect. Was it the proceeds of a drug sale or evidence from a drug bust?

Finally, no other REPUTABLE Newspaper Online carried the news: I ran a check and found out that the news was not carried by notable online tabloids like Vanguard, The Sun News Online, Punch Online etc but only Sahara and other blogging sites. This shows the authenticity of that story is questionable.

Sahara Reports is known to be serving fake headlines which have been swallowed ignorantly by gullible Nigerians. For them to post this kind of story can be damaging to this man and he could take serious legal action against them.

The story is absolutely false and should be disregarded!

Op that's not a Logo.. NK is just 2 alphabets.. and how are we sure the complete words isn't RANK, BLANK, JUNK, LINK, THANK. Thank you.

musiwax:
Wrong analysis

[b]The Bank in question is the Union Bank according to the picture. The NDLEA needs to use a bank in verifying the authenticity of the currency since they are not trained to do so. They also need to confirm the total amount, or were you expecting them to count the money with their hands?

The NDLEA can also use a bank counter, since they need to put the money is safe deposit pending the outcome of the arrest. If the culprit is innocent or not, the headline says arrested not prosecuted. Releasing the name of an innocent person is a wrong way to go about it, until the case is solved and the culprit is proven guilty, it is wrong to publish someone's name.

The demeanour of the culprit is calm because of the information he's privy to. Maybe he is a front for a Governor somewhere, or even a government agency.

The NDLEA can track huge cash movement, if its part of an ongoing investigation related to drug trafficking.

The other online news mediums might not even know about the case until NDLEA parades the suspect, which is not the case as he was just caught. [/b]

Finally, don't jump into conclusions about the case unless you're there when it all played out.

Don't know much about what the op said, but the money on the table is not up to $2.1m, its more like $1m 50k

espn:
Op that's not a Logo.. NK is just 2 alphabets.. and how are we sure the complete words isn't RANK, BLANK, JUNK, LINK, THANK. Thank you.

Abeg, you should be able to decipher the logo as Union bank.

Linda Ikeji also carried a different story about this guy. Linda ikeji should stop all this rubbish. if she continues, her blog will become useless honestly. Linda , stop spreading false info we beg you

moscyt:
Don't know much about what the op said, but the money on the table is not up to $2.1m, its more like $1m 50k

Exactly! $50k bundles each stacked up in 20 separate bundles.

Decryptor:
Not at all but i have noticed that most stories posted by Sahara Reporters reeks nothing but falsehood and this is very wrong especially for a very popular media platform like theirs. Imagine what it could do to his reputation and even his safety?

What if the man is into Forex or he was sent by his employers to cash or deposit that money hence his presence in that bank and now this damaging report? It could put him in danger.

That posture for that pix looks like someone not in a jam but critical look at his countenance also shows someone trying to hide his pain and act like all is well..Am not saying Sahara reporters are right with heir story though...I can pride my self in knowing how to read peoples countenance and body language and I believe it is a gift..no bragging though

angelsing:
That posture for that pix looks like someone not in a jam but critical look at his countenance also shows someone trying to hide his pain and act like all is well..Am not saying Sahara reporters are right with heir story though...I can pride my self in knowing how to read peoples countenance and body language and I believe it is a gift..no bragging though

Hun, my brother , the story is false. forget about gift

Op you are very observant, I also noticed that there are plenty rubber bands on the table and the way the cash was arranged also confirmed that the picture was taken in a bank

MKO4ever:
Op you are very observant, I also noticed that there are plenty rubber bands on the table and the way the cash was arranged also confirmed that the picture was taken in a bank

And the total cash on that table is not more than USD1m. The funniest thing is that , PUNCH copied the story on Linda Ikeji and pasted it on the online paper last night, just for them to hurriedly removed it this morning. So dissapointed in PUNCH honestly. so punch rely on social media

There is something like a bank teller on top of that cash too. Also, the man was supposed to hold "exhibit" for a photo shot.

Any banker who read this post will know that it is a FAKE NEWS. The man was obviously getting the huge cash for BDC. The abokis usually collect their money in bulk both dollar/naira.
And the counting machine beside the cash is used for dollar counting and counterfeit checking in banks and the potrait pix is a verification picture taking by bank officials during dollar purchase, western union and moneygram.
Sahara reporters should leave fake news for FNN.com

I agree with the op

Decryptor:
A story made headlines on Nairaland about the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepting $2.1m here https://www.nairaland.com/2437137/ndlea-intercepts-man-moving-2.1million

Well, unfortunately the story is not true. Take a look at the points illustrated on the following pictures

The "NK" on that banner is LIKELY to be an insignia of the word "BANK" meaning that the photograph was taken in a bank.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2607074_saharalies_jpeg5dad639e42be48a10b6f824610f0e4a6

Secondly, the counting machine on the table near the said Dollars is used mostly in banks and other institutions.
What in the world will a counting machine be used for in the NDLEA for? Counting marijuana leaves??


The composure and relaxed gait on the face of the "suspect"

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2606709_cjz0fnjwcaap2b2_jpeg12e832fd90ea0ad57f9c718fe20eacb7

You can see that the face of the man is so relaxed as he is absolutely under no pressure or tension at all. This man has the expression of someone who was just told to pose for a photo just for leisure

The said "suspect" has no name: As i noticed, no name was given to the suspect. At least, we all know that when criminals are apprehended, their names and where they come from is usually the first thing to grace the news.

NDLEA is not an agency that checkmates money laundering: Since when did the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement become saddled with the responsibility to intercept cash instead of narcotics? Secondly, Sahara Reporters did not clearly state what intent the money was being transported by the suspect. Was it the proceeds of a drug sale or evidence from a drug bust?

Finally, no other REPUTABLE Newspaper Online carried the news: I ran a check and found out that the news was not carried by notable online tabloids like Vanguard, The Sun News Online, Punch Online etc but only Sahara and other blogging sites. This shows the authenticity of that story is questionable.

Sahara Reports is known to be serving fake headlines which have been swallowed ignorantly by gullible Nigerians. For them to post this kind of story can be damaging to this man and he could take serious legal action against them.

The story is absolutely false and should be disregarded!

it appears u have some axe to grind or something with Sahara. This ur analysis is filled with falsities.

1. NDLEA is mandated to investigate cases of money-laundering. They have a unit specially dedicated to that and have been doing it before even EFCC and NFIU were setup.

2. The news is all over the net. If it were not true NDLEA should have responded by now.

3. Of what importance is making public the name of the bagman to the investigation. Are u more experienced dan the NDLEA or waht??

Enuff of this attention-seeking analysis pls.