The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, over an alleged property fraud involving N288 million.
The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement on its official X handle on Wednesday, noting that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition.
According to the commission, Adamu allegedly collected the money from a complainant, Alhaji Tanko Yawale, under the pretext of helping him purchase a property in Abuja. The property in question is said to be located at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro.
The EFCC stated that after receiving the payment, the suspect failed to provide valid documents for the property and later became evasive, raising suspicion and prompting the victim to file a formal complaint.
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Property fraud continues to be a major issue in Nigeria’s real estate sector, especially in cities like Abuja, where unsuspecting buyers are often duped by individuals posing as legitimate agents.
The EFCC has recently stepped up efforts to clamp down on such scams, urging members of the public to always verify property ownership and documentation before making any financial commitments.
