The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a four-member syndicate accused of impersonating the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in an elaborate $1 million fraud scheme....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
The alleged fraudsters reportedly targeted Mohammed Bello-Koko, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
They falsely claimed that Bello-Koko was under investigation by the EFCC for various infractions during his tenure at the NPA.
According to the EFCC, the syndicate attempted to blackmail Bello-Koko, offering him a “soft landing” in exchange for $1 million, or face the threat of arrest and prosecution.
Upon receiving intelligence about the activities of the impersonators, the EFCC initiated a covert operation.
Operatives were deployed to engage with the suspects, leading to their successful apprehension.
The suspects are currently in the custody of the EFCC, and will be charged in court upon the completion of investigations.
The EFCC has reiterated its commitment to combating fraud and has warned the public against falling victim to such impersonation schemes.
In a recent development, Legit.ng reported that Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has threatened to ensure that the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, is prosecuted and follows the matter to a logical conclusion.
At a press conference at the EFCC headquarters at Jabi in Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, Olukoyede vowed that he would resign as chairman of the anti-graft agency if the former governor escaped prosecution.
Tinubu finally appoints new EFCC
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, October 12, appointed a new Chairman for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede.
This is according to a statement sent to Legit.ng by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s special adviser on media and publicity.
Olukoyede’s appointment follows the resignation of the suspended EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.
