The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has arrested
one of Nigeria’s most wantef notorious fraudsters
involved in online advertising scams on non-existing
vacancies in government agencies, PRNigeria is
reporting.
The suspected kingpin, whose real name was given
as Abubakar Rilwan, had been declared wanted by
some security agencies in the country before his
arrest.
A top customs officer stated: “Abubakar Rilwan,
who is evidently disabled is one of the principal
actors and suspect in a job/auction scam
syndicate. Whatever he lacks in physical ability, he
makes up for in his exceptional ability to
manipulate and swindle his victims.
“He has duped desperate job and auction seekers
to the tune of over 20 million naira, sometimes
using the services of lawyers.
“In one of his escapades, he collected money from
7 (seven) job seekers in Taraba State, issued them
fake appointment letters, and caused them to travel
all the way to Bayelsa State for fake training. They
got there before realizing they were duped.”
While Mr. Rilwan is currently in the custody of the
Nigeria Customs Service undergoing further
investigation, other security agencies that had
declared him wanted for related offences are
waiting to interrogate him.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service,
Wale Adeniyi confirmed the arrest.
