NNPC Warns Investors About Fraudsters Posing as Officials to Demand Money
NNPC Warns Investors About Fraudsters Posing as Officials to Demand Money
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has alerted the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating the company and extorting money from unsuspecting investors.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC revealed that the impostors have been requesting payment in exchange for arranging meetings with members of the company’s board, executives, and senior management.
The NNPC urges the public to be cautious of individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent the company. Soneye emphasized that such actions are unauthorised and illegal.
Foreign investors and international business entities are particularly advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious incidents to the authorities immediately.
The NNPC assures the public that all legitimate engagements with the company occur through official channels or business units only.
It says the company remains committed to transparency, integrity, and protecting its stakeholders. The public is e encouraged to stay alert, share this notice, and work together to prevent scams.
The statement reads:“The general public is strongly advised to be cautious of individuals or organisations fraudulently claiming to represent NNPC Limited. These impostors often request fees in exchange for arranging meetings with members of the NNPC board, executives, or management team. Such activities are completely unauthorised and illegal.
Foreign investors and international business partners, in particular, are urged to exercise vigilance. Anyone approached under such circumstances should immediately report the incident to the relevant authorities.”
