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| Abubakar |
The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested two
suspects, Tanimu Abubakar (also known as Ibrahim) and Mohammed Yaba for
allegedly parading themselves as officials of the Commission.
The suspects who were picked up in Abuja, had gone to the Federal Capital Territory Authority on 15th January, 2013 with
offer to assist a director of the agency “Kill” a petition allegedly
written against him. However they were not so lucky as an official of
the agency contacted the EFCC. Following the complaint, operatives of the Commission swung into action and arrested them.
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| Yabba |
Investigation into the scam continues.
This
arrest is the latest in the rising incidences of impersonation of
officials of the commission by fraudsters who use fake letter head of
the Commission to write bogus invitation letters to members of the
public. Some citizens with issues to hide have unwittingly fallen
victims to these fraudsters. Most victims usually do not report to the
Commission and some go away with the erroneous impression that the
fraudsters are bona fide officials of the EFCC.
The
Commission implores members of the public to report any solicitation
for gratification by any person claiming to be an official of the EFCC
to the Commission or the nearest police station.
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