Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested six people for allegedly using forged letterheads of the Offices of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The suspects used the Letterhead to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public.
The agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a press statement in Abuja.
He noted that, “they allegedly conspired and used the letterheads to produce fake employment and recommendation letters for a fee, to unsuspecting members of the public.”
Uwujaren said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
In a related development, the Commission says it has arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Bwari and Dutse axes of Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital.
The suspects were arrested on August 28, 2023 following an intelligence report on their alleged cybercrime-related activities.
Items recovered from the suspects include two Toyota Camry and one Mercedes Benz C300 cars, twelve mobile phones and three laptops.
According the spokesperson, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
