The Digest:
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Agbor Martins Black-Diamond for allegedly posing as a World Bank official to defraud unsuspecting victims. The suspect was arrested on March 31, 2026, after intelligence from a Kenyan NGO. Victims transferred $250,000 over three years for "registration and administrative fees" meant to unlock donor funding. No funding was ever secured. The suspect also defrauded local farmers in Kuje Area Council of ₦50,000 each.
Key Points:
- The suspect organized sham symposiums in Nigeria and South Africa.
- He induced victims to secure a bank loan against family property for a non-existent $850,000 fund.
- His foundation was found unregistered in Nigeria; he later registered another company to legitimise activities.
- Police also arrested three other suspects for fraud totalling ₦85 million.
- One suspect allegedly used proceeds for online gambling.
Sources: TheCable
