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EFCC arrests banker over N14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  has arrested one Awulu Friday Ayegba, a relationship manager with a new generation bank for alleged fraudulent dealings to the tune of  N14,850,000.00 ( Fourteen Million,  Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only) fraud.

Ayegb allegedly masterminded fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8million from a customer`s account between June 7- July 21, 2023, according to a statement on Thursday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity.

He reportedly impersonated the duo of Henry Olowo and Terseer Shibiam using fake  passport photographs, national identification number and phone numbers to open bank accounts with two company names; Sulib Complex & Investments and Seamless & More Global which are not duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC.

Intelligence  also revealed that the suspect forged documents belonging to one Nduka Obinna to fraudulently apply for a loan facility to the tune of N40,000.000.00( Forty Million Naira only) while planning to abscond abroad  with his family

He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded

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