Nigeria Police Force to Prosecute Ghanaian Nationals in Corporate Fraud Case

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will prosecute three Ghanaian nationals and a Nigerian accomplice for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated corporate fraud scheme involving the company JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate. The police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the investigation revealed that the Ghanaians had illegally increased the company's share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves using falsified documents and forged signatures. The police have notified the Ghanaian High Commission and will proceed with prosecution for offenses including corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has concluded an investigation into a high-profile corporate fraud case involving three Ghanaian nationals and a Nigerian accomplice.
  • The suspects allegedly increased the company's share capital by 99 million shares using falsified documents and forged signatures.
  • The police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the Ghanaians falsely presented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to facilitate their fraudulent activities.
  • The suspects have been accused of failure to honor multiple police invitations and instead resorting to smear campaigns against the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force.
  • The Nigeria Police Force has notified the Ghanaian High Commission in line with diplomatic protocols and will proceed with prosecution of the suspects.
  • The case involves JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.
  • The police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph. D, NPM, reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests.

Statistics:

  • At least 99 million shares were allegedly allocated to the Ghanaiian nationals using falsified documents and forged signatures.
  • The suspects allegedly falsely presented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) a total of multiple times.
  • The police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the suspects have been accused of failure to honor multiple police invitations, a total of 3 instances.
  • The Nigeria Police Force has notified the Ghanaian High Commission in line with diplomatic protocols.

Sources:

  • Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi
  • The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph. D, NPM
  • The Nigeria Police Force

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