Nigeria Police Arrest Suspect in JAMB Fraud Syndicate

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence, Operations, and Investigation Unit, attached to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Headquarters in Abuja, uncovered a fraud syndicate, leading to the arrest of Nwogba Arinze. The investigation was initiated following a petition submitted on August 10, 2026, by JAMB Registrar Professor Segun Aina, alleging criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft, and fraud.

The police launched an investigation approved by the Inspector-General of Police, extending to Nasarawa and Katsina states. However, individuals tracked in those states were found to be victims of the syndicate.

The fraudsters created fake social media accounts impersonating the Registrar to defraud the public. Arinze, arrested on August 27, 2026, used the bank account of his deceased nephew, Edeh Chimezie Benedict, to conceal his identity.

The police are pursuing the principal suspect, Nnabuife Nwekpa, a relative of Arinze. Arinze is cooperating with investigators.