The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Awulu Friday Ayegba, a relationship manager with Guarantee Trust Bank for alleged fraudulent dealings to the tune of N14,850,000.00( Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only) fraud.
Ayegba allegedly masterminded fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8million from a customer`s account between June 7- July 21, 2023. He reportedly impersonated the duo of Henry Olowo and Terseer Shibiam using fake passport photographs, national identification number and phone numbers to open bank accounts with two company names; Sulib Complex & Investments and Seamless & More Global which are not duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC.
Intelligence also revealed that the suspect forged documents belonging to one Nduka Obinna to fraudulently apply for a loan facility to the tune of N40,000.000.00( Forty Million Naira only) while planning to abscond abroad with his family
He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded
