The ICPC says it has uncovered two additional fake government agencies allegedly linked to Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi amid its investigation into the PFIPC scandal.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fake government agencies allegedly operated by Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
The discovery forms part of the commission’s ongoing investigation into the activities surrounding the purported agency and its promoter.
The ICPC has also recommended prosecution as the investigation into the alleged fraud deepens.
ICPC Expands PFIPC Investigation
According to reports on the ICPC investigation, the commission discovered two more entities allegedly presented as government agencies.
The development comes after the commission had already begun investigating the activities of the purported PFIPC and Adeyemi.
The investigation is focused on establishing how the entities were created and operated, as well as whether government institutions or officials were involved or compromised.
More Government Institutions Mentioned
The ongoing probe has reportedly uncovered possible connections involving officials and offices across government.
Reports have referenced institutions including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Attorney-General’s office and the Budget Office.
The ICPC is investigating the circumstances surrounding those alleged links and the extent of any involvement.
Prosecution Recommended
The anti-corruption commission has recommended prosecution of Adeyemi following its investigation.
However, allegations contained in an investigation are not equivalent to a conviction, and any accused person remains entitled to due process.
The latest discovery is expected to expand the scope of the PFIPC investigation as authorities work to determine the full network behind the alleged fake agencies.
What We Know
- ICPC says it discovered two additional fake agencies.
- The agencies have been linked to the ongoing PFIPC investigation.
- Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi is at the centre of the probe.
- ICPC has recommended prosecution.
- Investigations into alleged collaborators and institutional links are continuing.