EFCC probes suspected fake lawyer over forged NBA seal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, have commenced an investigation into a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, have commenced an investigation into a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Anoruo, who reportedly operates a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu, Lagos, was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday.
The anti-graft agency said the case originated from a petition dated September 22, last year, which the suspect submitted to the commission on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.
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However, investigations by the EFCC showed that the petition and a subsequent letter of withdrawal dated March 5, this year, bore a forged NBA seal.
The suspect allegedly confessed to obtaining the seal from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.
During interrogation, the 55-year-old claimed he obtained a law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka through evening classes but admitted he did not attend the Nigerian Law School, a mandatory requirement for legal practice in Nigeria.
The EFCC stated that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
