Police Arrest Suspect in JAMB Fraud Syndicate Bust

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence, Operations and Investigation Unit, attached to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Headquarters, uncovered a fraud syndicate related to JAMB. One suspect, Nwogba Arinze, was arrested during the operation, which followed a petition submitted on August 10, 2026, by JAMB's Registrar, Prof. 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. Initial suspects in those states were found to be victims of the syndicate.

The investigation revealed that the syndicate created fake social media accounts using the Registrar's identity to defraud the public. Arinze, arrested on August 27, 2026, used his deceased nephew's bank account to conceal his identity.

The police are pursuing the principal suspect, Nnabuife Nwekpa, a relative of Arinze, who remains in custody and is cooperating with investigators.