EFCC Nabs “Bolaji Original” Over Alleged ₦2.9m Jobs Racketeering

​ILORIN, NIGERIA – Detectives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have dismantled a sophisticated employment scam syndicate operating within the Kwara State capital.

​The operation led to the arrest of the alleged mastermind, Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, a socialite popularly known in local circles as “Bolaji Original.” He was apprehended alongside his suspected accomplice and former romantic partner, Kemisola Mary Akinbo.

​The Web of Deceit

​Investigations into the activities of the duo revealed a calculated scheme designed to prey on the desperation of unemployed youths. Akinwunmi allegedly impersonated high-ranking officials from premier paramilitary agencies, specifically the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

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​By donning these false identities, Akinwunmi reportedly convinced unsuspecting victims that he possessed exclusive “employment slots” within these agencies. Victims, seeking a stable career in the civil service, were allegedly coerced into paying various sums to secure these non-existent positions.

​Financial Implication

​The EFCC’s preliminary findings indicate that the syndicate successfully defrauded job seekers of a cumulative sum of ₦2,921,700. Evidence suggests that these funds were funneled through accounts linked to both Akinwunmi and Akinbo under the guise of “processing fees” and “official documentation” charges.

​EFCC Warning

​The anti-graft agency has reiterated its warning to the public regarding the recruitment processes of government agencies. The EFCC emphasized that no federal agency sells employment slots or utilizes third-party “consultants” for recruitment.

​The suspects remain in custody as the Commission concludes its investigation. They are expected to be arraigned in court as soon as the case file is finalized.