Crimes

Banker arrested for N14.8m fraud

A relationship manager with a new generation bank, Awulu Friday Ayegba, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N14,850,000 fraud.

Ayegba allegedly masterminded fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8 million from a customer`s account between June 7 and July 21, 2023.

Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said the banker 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 while planning to abscond abroad with his family.

The anti-graft agency said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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