LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Lagos Court Jails NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips 21 Years  for N43.5m Fraud    Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5m fraud.   The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 5, 2022, arraigned Philips alongside his firm, Oceanview Oil and Gas Limited, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N43, 502,000.00   Count one reads: "Fatuyi Yemi Philips and Oceanview Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, on or about the 28th day of September, 2016 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N43, 502,000.00 from Elochukwu Okoye and Elebana Unique Ventures Nigeria Limited on behalf of WAPCIL Nigeria Limited under the false rep

PUBLIC AWARENESS AGAINST FRAUDSTERS IMPERSONATING NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS STATEMENT 


PUBLIC AWARENESS AGAINST FRAUDSTERS IMPERSONATING NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS



1.  The attention of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been brought to escalating activities of fraudulent entities preying on unsuspecting individuals through social media platforms, falsely claiming association with the service for purposes of auctions or recruitment. These individuals exploit the public's trust and ignorance, promoting fictitious auctions and sham recruitment drives supposedly endorsed by our service. 


2.  The service wishes to clarify that auctions of seized/overtime goods are never conducted via any social media platform. Any such claims on social media should be treated as fraudulent and promptly reported. All seized/overtime goods have a laid-down Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for disposal in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. It is pertinent to state that the only portal for e-auction in NCS is https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng.  


3. For authentic updates about the operations of NCS, we strongly encourage the public to verify information exclusively through the official NCS website, www.customs.gov.ng. Additionally, you can contact our help desk lines through - 07037891156, 0201889889, and 02018898888. You can also reach out to NCS formations nationwide.


4. Furthermore, our trusted official social media hubs for reliable, accurate and timely updates about NCS are as follows: 

* Facebook: CustomsNG 

* X (Formerly known as Twitter): @CustomsNG 

* TikTok: @Nigeria_Customs

* Instagram: Official_CustomsNG

* Threads: Official_CustomsNG

* WhatsApp Channel: Nigeria Customs Service

* Youtube: NCBN Media House


5. Our commitment remains unwavering in protecting the public from fraudulent activities. We implore all Nigerians to exercise vigilance and prudence when approached with unverified offers or announcements regarding NCS auctions or recruitment. Any suspicious activities should be reported to the nearest Customs formation or through our official communication channels listed above for immediate assistance.


 


  ABDULLAHI MAIWADA

Chief Superintendent of Customs

National Public Relations Officer

For Comptroller General of Customs

16 July 2024.

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