The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a syndicate of fake State House staff for alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation, and employment scam. The suspects, Augustine Enamegbai Umogboi, Eleojo Josephine Idakwo, Kingsley Onuh, Omata Sunday, and Eljayon Nigeria Limited, were arrested separately following investigations into petitions from various victims.
The victims were promised jobs as “Directors General” at various ministries and parastatals, including the Ministry of Communication, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The suspects collected a total of N22,350,000 (Twenty Two million, Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) from the victims.
The EFCC received several petitions from victims, including one who was asked to pay N5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) to secure a position as Director General in the Ministry of Communication. Another victim was promised a job at NNPCL and FRSC, subject to payment of a fee.
The suspects were arrested on different dates, with Umogboi arrested on June 16, 2024, Idakwo on April 30, 2024, and Onuh on April 3, 2024. The EFCC is investigating the syndicate’s activities and has recovered several bank accounts used to receive money from victims.
This arrest serves as a warning to scammers and fraudsters, and the EFCC’s commitment to protecting citizens from employment scams and financial fraud.