Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested one man in connection with a fraud syndicate that created fake social media accounts in the name of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Registrar to defraud members of the public.
The suspect, Nwogba Arinze, was arrested in Anambra State on 27 August 2026. Police say he posed as the Personal Assistant to JAMB Registrar Professor Segun Aina. Investigators found that Arinze used the bank account and debit cards of his late nephew, Edeh Chimezie Benedict, to hide his identity. The nephew’s funeral took place on 31 July 2026, and Arinze had been given the account details to help with the arrangements.
The case began with a petition lodged on 10 August 2026 by Professor Aina. He alleged criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft and fraud. After the Inspector-General of Police approved the investigation, officers tracked leads to Nasarawa and Katsina states. Those initially identified turned out to be victims who had been defrauded by people impersonating the Registrar.
Intelligence work on the phone numbers and bank accounts used in the scheme then pointed to Anambra, leading to Arinze’s arrest. Police say he is cooperating with investigators and remains in custody. Officers are still searching for the principal suspect, Nnabuife Nwekpa, described as a close relative of Arinze, and any other accomplices.
The Nigeria Police Force has urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious online activity to the National CyberCrime Center.
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