The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently apprehended a four-member group accused of impersonating the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a fraudulent $1 million scheme.
The group is alleged to have targeted Mohammed Bello-Koko, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA).
The suspects reportedly contacted Bello-Koko, falsely claiming that he was under investigation by the EFCC for activities during his tenure as NPA’s MD.
They then attempted to extort $1 million from him, promising to quash the investigation and prevent his prosecution.
Acting on intelligence, EFCC operatives set a trap for the suspects, leading to their arrest in Abuja on August 28, 2024.
The individuals, identified as Ojobo Joshua, Aliyu Hashim, Thomas Oduh, and Paul Ogiji, are currently in custody and will face charges following the conclusion of the investigation.
