The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned members of the public to be vigilant when dealing with land vendors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, following the arrest of a suspected fraudster, Nwobo Williams Chibuike.
Chibuike was apprehended for allegedly defrauding several individuals through the sale of fictitious plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikoyi Village Extension, all within the FCT.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale warned against the activities of itinerant land marketers in the FCT.
He revealed that Chibuike, posing as the Managing Director of C&C Realty & Construction Ltd, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Ltd, and Dan Faith Shelters Ltd, marketed non-existent properties and collected payments ranging from N3.5 million to N60 million from unsuspecting victims.
Enquiries from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) confirmed that the said properties do not exist.
Oyewale noted that the suspect will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations.
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