The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested five suspects for forging the letterheads of the national security adviser (NSA) and the attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
The agency, in a statement on Monday signed by Wilson Uwujaren, its spokesman, said the suspects forged the letterheads to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public.
The EFCC said further investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court.
“The suspects are Yakubu Hamza Mohammed, Bashir Ladan, Adamu Ibrahim, Steven Anom and Mohammed Bello,” the statement reads.
“They allegedly conspired and used the letterheads to produce fake employment and recommendation letters for a fee, to unsuspecting members of the public.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
The anti-corruption agency has recently stepped up clampdown on fraudsters across the country.
On August 18, the EFCC said it arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu state following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
The EFCC spokesperson said nine exotic cars, 44 mobile phones, seven personal computers and one international passport were recovered from the suspects.