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ICPC Arraigns Two Men For Alleged N4.8m Job Scam In Abuja
['Feyintoluwa Kutu']
Information Nigeria
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned two men, Ibrahim Suleiman Umar and Tijani Adam Goni, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding job seekers of N4.8 million through a fake employment scheme.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, the defendants were brought before Justice B.M.
ICPC further disclosed that a third suspect in the case, identified as Mohammed Mustapha, remains at large, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.
The commission stated that the offences contravene provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, as well as relevant sections of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, PUNCH had earlier reported that the ICPC confirmed the arrest and interrogation of Muibi Folawiyo, chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, over alleged large-scale corruption.