EFCC arrests five for forging ONSA, AGF’s letterhead

By Matthew Ogune Abuja

28 August 2023 | 4:30 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested five people for allegedly using forged letterheads of the Offices of the National Security Adviser and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public. EFCC Spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren who said the suspects…

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EFCC Spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren who said the suspects were arrested on August 24, 2023, mentioned them to include: Mr. Yakubu Hamza Mohammed, Mr. Bashir Ladan, Mr. Adamu Ibrahim, Mr. Steven Anom and Mr. Mohammed Bello.

Uwujaren said they allegedly conspired and used the letterheads to produce fake employment and recommendation letters for a fee, to unsuspecting members of the public.

Adding that the suspects will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

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EFCC arrests five for forging ONSA, AGF’s letterhead

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