A staff of the Federal Ministry of Environment in Bayelsa State, Tariah Otumba Fred, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for serial fraud. The statement said: “The suspect is alleged to have been involved in forgery, extortion, obtaining money under false pretence, impersonation and other fraudulent activities.
According to a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, several incriminating items including fake Identity cards have been recovered from the suspect.
[quote_box_center]
“The suspect is alleged to have opened an account in Sterling Bank using the name, the Controller, Federal Ministry of Environment, Bayelsa State in which he was a signatory alongside one Mr. Education Zghadina who has also been arrested by the Commission.
“Fred is said to head a notorious syndicate who defrauded unsuspecting members of the public and corporate organizations using the office of the Federal Controller of Environment, Yenagoa.
[/quote_box_center]
READ MORE STORIES…
Funke Akindele’s Parents or Siblings Did Not Attend Her Wedding Ceremony; Find Out Why
Man Was Discovered Hanged To Death In Lag; Suicide Or Murder
Ahmed Musa Jos Based Footballer Gives To Charity At His Mansion..Find Out
Supply Route Used By Bokoharam Blocked By Nigerian Troops – Chibok Girls
