UK Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, signed the agreement during a meeting.

According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Abuja, the agreement aims to enhance intelligence sharing, joint investigations, and coordinated actions to combat rising fraud threats targeting both countries.

The deal came amid growing concern over the international dimensions of fraud, with UK officials estimating that more than 70 per cent of fraud impacting the country originates or involves actors based overseas.

The partnership will also facilitate joint training programmes, beginning with targeted support for Nigerian prosecutors from the UK’s Serious Fraud Office, and foster shared research into emerging fraud tactics, including the abuse of technology and artificial intelligence.

In his remark, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stated, “Building on the foundation of the past successes, we must confront crime with greater seriousness, deepen collaboration across all fronts, addressing enablers, supporting victims, and pursuing perpetrators, and sustain an unyielding commitment to protect our societies.”

The MoU builds on the UK-Nigeria Fraud Dialogue launched in November 2024, which facilitates ongoing collaboration between both countries in line with their strategic partnership.

The initiative reflects the UK government’s expanding Fraud Strategy, which places international cooperation at the core of efforts to reduce financial crime and protect citizens at home and abroad.