The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a fraudulent syndicate that has been scamming foreign companies using fake NAFDAC documents. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a press conference held on Friday. The prime suspect, Mr. Ikoro Ifendu, a native of Amamba Village, Abiriba in Ohafia Local Read More
On March 14, 2025, NAFDAC announced the discovery of a syndicate defrauding foreign companies with fake NAFDAC documents. The syndicate, led by Ikoro Mang Ifendu, impersonated NAFDAC officials and used a complex scheme involving a buyer, bank, and lawyer to solicit payments for counterfeit certificates and receipts. Several foreign companies, including Thani Almaeeni Trading Group, Japan Long Tie (China) Co. Ltd., Aquaforest SP, Nomea Srl, and Tianyan Filter Cloth Co. were victims. NAFDAC will transfer the case to the EFCC after investigation and has restructured its enforcement task force to prevent future scams. NAFDAC advises companies to verify product registration directly on its website.
