The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a four-man syndicate accused of impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million fraud scheme.
According to a statement released by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale – the suspects arrested at Gimbiya Street, Garki, and Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja contacted the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko asserting that he was implicated in fabricated investigative activities by the EFCC during his time as MD of the Nigerian Ports Authourity.
They claimed that Olukoyede was prepared to offer the former managing director a soft landing for $1 million, or face the possibility of arrest and legal action.
Upon receiving information about the impersonators’ activities, agents of the Commission were dispatched to engage with the suspected fraudsters and subsequently arrested the individuals.
The commission says the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
