Read
the press statement below...
It
has come to the knowledge of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, that some persons have been dropping the name of its Chairman, Ibrahim
Magu, and claiming that they have his permission to ask for payments to secure
the release of suspects under investigation by the Commission. Some
unsuspecting members of the public have fallen victim of this scam and made
huge payments to this syndicate.
The
Commission warns the public to be wary of the activities of these fraudulent
individuals who have no relationship whatsoever with Mr. Magu and the EFCC.
“I
have not mandated anybody to collect money on my behalf from any person or
organisation. It is not in my character to do so otherwise I will not be in
this office. I am contented with what I am paid at the end of the month”, Magu
said.
He
called on members of the public, especially relatives and friends of persons
under investigation by the Commission to quickly report any person who
approaches them with a proposal to collect bribe on his behalf for the release
of their loved ones, to the Commission.
“Anyone
caught trying to tarnish my hard earned reputation and integrity must be
prepared to face the music. I have accounts in three banks and, on no account
should anybody make lodgement into any of my accounts without my knowledge”,
the EFCC boss warned.
In
recent weeks, there has been an upsurge in the activities of scammers who
parade themselves as having links with leadership of the Commission and the
capability to release suspects. Some of the scam calls sent to members of the
public across the country, conveyed the Commission’s purported readiness to
“play ball, release suspects as long as reasonable settlement is arranged”.
Mr.
Magu has promised that the Commission will discharge its duties, “guided solely
by the fear of Almighty God, the overriding interest of our fatherland, Nigeria
and the rule of law and not any pecuniary motive”. The public are advised to
report calls from suspected scammers and forward the callers’ numbers to the
EFCC via the following: info@efccnigeria.org, theeagle@efccnigeria.org.
The
Commission could also be reached on the following hotlines: 09-9044571,
09-9044572, 09-9044573.
Source:
EFCC
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