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DSS Arrests Blogger Behind Fake Recruitment Notice
- Sylvester Victor Augustus, 32, arrested for cloning DSS website.
- Augustus created a fraudulent recruitment notice to scam the public.
- The suspect is expected to face charges in court soon.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 32-year-old suspect is accused of cloning the DSS website to post a fraudulent recruitment advertisement, misleading Nigerians into believing the agency was hiring.
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Augustus, from Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane, Abak. He claims to be a graduate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), as well as a blogger and content creator.
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A source revealed that Augustus created the fake recruitment notice with the apparent intent of defrauding the public.
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In response, the DSS immediately labeled the notice as “fake” and warned citizens to be cautious of such scams.
The suspect is expected to face charges in court soon.
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