Police Uncover Fraud Ring Selling Fake Federal Job Offers Using Forged Documents

Police Uncover Fraud Ring Selling Fake Federal Job Offers Using Forged DocumentsThe IGP-Special Investigation Unit has arrested four individuals involved in a job racketeering scam, accused of forging official documents, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses. The arrests were made in response to a report from the Special Assistant to the President, followed by extensive intelligence gathering.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed the details during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, identifying the suspects as Khuzaifa Tafida, Zakari Abdullahi, Abdullahi Baba, and Adeyemo Morufu. These individuals were part of a syndicate that forged government documents to defraud unsuspecting job seekers by promising them positions in government agencies.

A statement released by the police noted, “Following a report received from the office of the Special Assistant to the President and subsequent intelligence gathering, operatives from the IGP-Special Investigation Unit apprehended the suspects who are alleged to be involved in criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses.”

The suspects are accused of using counterfeit documents to offer job placements at institutions like the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, collecting money from victims in exchange for fake promises of employment. Adejobi explained, “After receiving suspicious documents, and following a petition from the Special Assistant to the President, a discreet investigation led to the arrest of Khuzaifa Tafida and Zakari Abdullahi. Further investigation then uncovered the involvement of the other suspects.”

During interrogation, the suspects admitted to their roles in the scam, confessing to forging documents from various government offices. Police recovered forged classified documents, official stamps, ₦1,700,000 in cash, and other incriminating items from the suspects.

In light of this, the police have issued a public warning about the rise in such fraudulent activities. “Members of the public are urged to be cautious and avoid dealing with individuals offering job opportunities outside the established legal processes,” Adejobi added.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police continue to advise the public to be vigilant against fraudulent job schemes.

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