Fake NNPC Director Detained by EFCC for ₦‎100 Million Fraud

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Ibrahim Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court.

Shuaibu, who falsely represented himself as a Group Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), faces a seven-count charge that includes criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses amounting to ₦100 million.

The charges against Shuaibu date back to 2017 when he conspired with the now-deceased Ilya Garba to defraud individuals by promising to supply petroleum products.

One specific instance in 2018 involved Shuaibu obtaining ₦47,050,000 from Faisal Safiyanu under the pretense of supplying petroleum products, a promise he never fulfilled.

Shuaibu's fraudulent activities were brought to light when he failed to deliver the promised products or refund the money. He pleaded "not guilty" to all charges, leading the prosecution counsel, M. Lawal, to request a trial date.

Shuaibu's counsel, AbdulKareem Audu, did not file for bail, resulting in Justice Khobo ordering Shuaibu's remand in EFCC custody.