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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

In Nigeria, the head of a fake government agency, Adeyemi, was arrested after weeks on the run. Police confirmed involvement from their intelligence departments in the operation. The agency, named the Presidential Forum for Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), was allegedly created through a forged letter signed by President Tinubu's chief of staff. Forensic analysis confirmed the forgery, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. Adeyemi claims innocence and expressed fears for his safety, though he did not appear in court. Court documents accuse him and two others of using forged documents to establish the agency, open bank accounts, and seek official recognition. Despite appearing to secure office space and funding, official records show no such operations took place.

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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

In Nigeria, the head of a fake government agency, Adeyemi, was arrested after weeks on the run. Police confirmed involvement from their intelligence departments in the operation. The agency, named the Presidential Forum for Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), was allegedly created through a forged letter signed by President Tinubu's chief of staff. Forensic analysis confirmed the forgery, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. Adeyemi claims innocence and expressed fears for his safety, though he did not appear in court. Court documents accuse him and two others of using forged documents to establish the agency, open bank accounts, and seek official recognition. Despite appearing to secure office space and funding, official records show no such operations took place.

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