Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Sylvester Victor Augustus, accused of being responsible for a recent fake recruitment notice linked to the agency.
The 32-year-old suspect allegedly cloned the DSS website and published a false notice claiming the agency was recruiting.
Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane, Abak.
The suspect, who identified himself as a graduate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), also described himself as a blogger and content creator.
“Augustus had cloned the DSS website on which he created a fake online recruitment notice, apparently with the intent of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public,” a source confided.
The DSS had promptly tagged the post “fake” and cautioned members of the public not to fall victim to the antics of fraudsters.
It was gathered that the suspect will soon be arraigned in court.
