'Most Wanted Job Scammer’ Arrested

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has arrested one of
Nigeria’s most wantef notorious fraudsters involved in
online advertising scams on non-existing vacancies in
government agencies, PRNigeria is reporting.
The suspected kingpin, whose real name was given as
Abubakar Rilwan, had been declared wanted by some
security agencies in the country before his arrest.
A top customs officer stated: “Abubakar Rilwan, who is
evidently disabled is one of the principal actors and
suspect in a job/auction scam syndicate. Whatever he
lacks in physical ability, he makes up for in his
exceptional ability to manipulate and swindle his victims.
“He has duped desperate job and auction seekers to the
tune of over 20 million naira, sometimes using the
services of lawyers.
“In one of his escapades, he collected money from 7
(seven) job seekers in Taraba State, issued them fake
appointment letters, and caused them to travel all the way
to Bayelsa State for fake training. They got there before
realizing they were duped.”
While Mr. Rilwan is currently in the custody of the Nigeria
Customs Service undergoing further investigation, other
security agencies that had declared him wanted for
related offences are waiting to interrogate him.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service, Wale
Adeniyi confirmed the arrest.