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EFCC Busts Credit Alert Scammers In Borno, 4 Apprehended

 

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In a crackdown on fraudulent activities, the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed four suspects for orchestrating a credit alert scam in Borno State.

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According to EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made in Maiduguri following intelligence gathered on the suspects’ deceptive practices. Investigations revealed that the individuals utilized a bank’s business app to deceive vendors into providing goods and services, as well as duping Point of Sale (POS) agents and cashiers by sending counterfeit transaction alerts.

The EFCC emphasized its commitment to prosecuting the suspects, signaling a stern stance against financial fraud. Once investigations are concluded, the apprehended individuals will be brought before the court to face justice.

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With the perpetrators in custody, the EFCC sends a clear message: fraudulent activities will not go unchecked, and perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds, and justice is served.

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