EFCC Arraigns Two Suspects for N600 Million NNPC Job Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two suspects, Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho, in connection with an alleged N600 million job fraud involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The suspects were arraigned at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on charges of fraud, obtaining money under false pretenses, and forgery.

They are accused of defrauding a victim of N603,400,000 by falsely promising a secure appointment as the Group Managing Director of NNPC. The case underscores ongoing efforts by the EFCC to crack down on job-related scams.

The prosecution urged the court to allow the defendants to enter their plea after amending the charges. The case was adjourned to February 17, 2026, for a hearing on the bail application, with Ibrahim remanded in the Kuje Correctional Facility.

The EFCC has previously warned the public about fake recruitment exercises and emphasized that legitimate recruitment processes are authorized channels.