Nigerian Businessman Amadi Simon Arrested in Switzerland in Police Raid
- Nigerian businessman Amadi Simon has been arrested in Switzerland for his alleged involvement in a transnational money laundering network
- A coordinated international operation led to the arrests of the business mogul and his two alleged female accomplices based in Nigeria
- Nigerian law enforcement agencies also linked several properties and accounts to Amadi Simon's alleged illicit activities
Amadi Simon, a Nigerian businessman reported to be worth billions, has been arrested by the police in Switzerland over his alleged involvement in serious crimes.
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Amadi Simon was apprehended in an international operation that targeted a transnational hard-substance money laundering network allegedly linked to billions of naira in illicit proceeds.
The businessman's arrest was reportedly carried out through a joint effort involving the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and law enforcement agencies in Switzerland, France and Greece.
Two alleged female accomplices of Amadi, Jecinta Amara Ikechi and Blessing Ngozi Amadi, were also arrested in Anambra and Delta states by Nigerian law enforcement on April 28, 2026, during coordinated raids as part of the investigation.
Why was businessman Amadi Simon arrested?
In a press statement shared on X on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Director of Media and Advocacy for NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, noted that his agency had conducted investigations and gathered intelligence on Amadi and his alleged accomplices for several months before their arrest.
Investigations uncovered the businessman and the two arrested women's link to a criminal syndicate behind an extensive financial operation allegedly used to move and conceal proceeds from substance smuggling and related crimes across multiple countries.
According to the NDLEA, they traced multi-billion assets linked to Amadi's alleged criminal network in Nigeria.
The businessman is alleged to have run a complex scheme of front and shell companies, pass-throughs and delegates.
He is also accused of using traditional and cryptocurrency accounts to conceal and launder proceeds from illicit activities.
Investigators also linked Amadi to several high-value properties allegedly acquired with proceeds from the operation.
Among them were Jovi Hotel in Asaba, another hospitality facility in Agbor, Delta State, and residential apartments in Abuja.
Several bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses allegedly used by Amadi and his alleged cartel were also blocked.
The X post detailing Amadi Simon's arrest is below:
NDLEA Chairman speaks on Amadi Simon's arrest
The Chairman of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), described the arrest of Amadi Simon and his alleged accomplices as a breakthrough in the fight against international substance smuggling and financial crimes.
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He said the operation demonstrated the agency’s commitment to pursuing criminal networks operating within and outside Nigeria.
The agency also acknowledged the support from the US DEA and other international partners during the investigation that resulted in Amadi and his alleged accomplices' arrest.
Nigerian businesswoman Ariket jailed for substance smuggling
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nigerian businesswoman Ariket was jailed after being found guilty of her alleged involvement in smuggling hard substances.
Details about the court proceedings and the decision to sentence the socialite and her associates to a prison sentence had emerged on social media at the time.
Source: YEN.com.gh
