Nigeria: Security forces nab $6 million Facebook fraudster

the firm found that two thirds of Nigeria’s Internet users are less concerned about Cyber threats. (image: Shutterstock) — According to reports, Okeh said the scam is one of many in Nigeria that are specifically designed to extract small sums of money from desperate, unemployed citizens.

Nigerian security forces have allegedly arrested a suspected internet fraudster. The fraudster has been accused of stealing $6 million from people who thought were paying fees to apply for government jobs. This is according to dailymail.co.uk.

According to Emmanuel Okeh, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, said: “The suspect Michael Ogun, is accused of using Facebook and other websites that appear to represent government agencies, including customs, immigration and security. The pages urged applicants to pay small fees to apply online for jobs.”

According to reports, Okeh said the scam is one of many in Nigeria that are specifically designed to extract small sums of money from desperate, unemployed citizens. Conservative estimates put Nigeria’s unemployment rate at about 24 percent in a nation of more than 160 million people.