The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered an alleged employment scam syndicate, arresting two suspects accused of defrauding job seekers of nearly ₦3 million under the guise of offering federal recruitment opportunities.
The suspects, identified as Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, popularly known as “Bolaji Original,” and his accomplice, Kemisola Mary Akinbo, were apprehended following investigations into a string of fraudulent activities targeting desperate job seekers.
According to preliminary findings by the anti-graft agency, Akinwunmi allegedly posed as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service, claiming he had privileged access to employment slots within the two agencies. Under this false pretense, he reportedly collected a total of ₦2,921,700 from multiple victims seeking job placements.
Investigators revealed that the suspect exploited the high demand for government jobs by presenting himself as an insider capable of securing placements, thereby gaining the trust of unsuspecting applicants. His accomplice is alleged to have played a supporting role in facilitating the scheme.
