DSS arrests blogger for cloning official website and scamming job seekers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus, for allegedly cloning its official website to execute a fraudulent recruitment scheme.
According to reports, Augustus, a content creator and graduate of the University of Uyo, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Street in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The DSS revealed that the suspect created a fake version of its official website to advertise a non-existent recruitment exercise, targeting unsuspecting individuals with false promises of job opportunities.
The scheme reportedly involved collecting payments from job seekers under the guise of processing their applications.
The DSS had previously issued a disclaimer, warning the public about the fraudulent recruitment announcement and urging them to ignore it.
A source from the DSS speaking to Vanguard confirmed the arrest, stating, “The suspect is currently in custody and will be arraigned in court soon.”
In a separate development, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of an officer linked to a viral video showing naira abuse involving the sons of Lagos businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya.
The Police, in a statement, disclosed that the officer has been identified and detained for disciplinary action, describing the conduct as unethical and contrary to the values of the Force.
