EFCC Probes Enugu Job Scam Allegedly Involving ₦8.29m and 21 Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating Stella Ezinne Egotanwa over allegations that she collected ₦8.29 million from 21 people after promising them jobs at a psychiatric hospital in Enugu State. The EFCC said the alleged payments were made between December 2025 and June 2026 through accounts belonging to different Point of Sale agents. Sixteen petitioners initially accused her of collecting ₦6.193 million before five more people submitted petitions involving an additional ₦2.098 million. According to the commission, the suspect was arrested in Anambra State by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in July 2026. The EFCC said she is also awaiting trial in another alleged employment scam case and will be charged after its investigation is concluded.

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