The investigation was sparked by a petition submitted to the police on August 10 by Aina, who reported cases of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft, and fraud. Following this, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Rilwan Olatunji Dis greenlit an investigation that initially extended to Nasarawa and Katsina states, aiming to track down those responsible.
However, police discovered that many individuals initially tracked in those states were victims of the syndicate, having been defrauded while the criminals impersonated the registrar. The syndicate allegedly created fake social media accounts using Aina's identity to scam the public.
Through intelligence gathering, police operatives analyzed phone numbers and bank account details linked to the fraudulent activities, leading them to Anambra state. There, they arrested Nwogba Arinze, who had been posing as Aina's personal assistant.
Arinze was taken into custody on August 27, 2026, and investigators found he had used the bank account of his deceased nephew, Edeh Chimezie Benedict, to hide his identity and evade detection. Arinze had been entrusted with his late nephew’s account details for funeral arrangements conducted on July 31, 2026.
The FPRO confirmed that Arinze is cooperating with investigators as they work to locate Nwekpa and other accomplices involved in the scheme.
This operation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in combating examination fraud and protecting the integrity of educational institutions in Nigeria.
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