Photo Caption:The Arrested suspects by EFCC
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate accused of impersonating the agency’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a fraudulent $1 million scheme.
The suspects, identified as Ojobo Joshua, Aliyu Hashim, Thomas Oduh, and Paul Ogiji, were detained on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in coordinated raids at Gimbiya Street, Garki, and Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja.
According to the EFCC, the suspects contacted the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko falsely claiming his involvement in non-existent investigations during his tenure.
The fraudsters allegedly offered Bello-Koko a “soft landing” from prosecution in exchange for a $1 million payment, purportedly to be sanctioned by Olukoyede.
Upon receiving intelligence about the syndicate’s operations, EFCC operatives initiated a sting operation, posing as intermediaries to engage with the suspects.
The operation culminated in the successful arrest of the alleged fraudsters, who are currently in EFCC custody.
The EFCC has stated that the suspects will face legal proceedings once the investigation is completed, underscoring the agency’s commitment to tackling corruption and fraud at all levels.
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