Warning Issued By NJC Regarding Fraudulent Scheme Targeting Retirement Benefits For Judges

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has issued a warning regarding a suspected scheme aimed at defrauding retired judicial officers nationwide.

In a statement released to the press on Sunday, the NJC expressed concern over reports of retired judges receiving numerous phone calls from individuals claiming to be able to expedite the processing of their retirement benefits for a fee.

The NJC vehemently disassociated itself from any such arrangement and cautioned retired judicial officers to exercise caution and not to fall prey to these fraudulent tactics.

Soji Oye, the Director of Information at the NJC, emphasized in the statement, “The National Judicial Council does not engage in soliciting money from any Judicial Officer to facilitate the prompt payment of retirement benefits. We urge retired Judicial