EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Lawyer with Forged NBA Seal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, have initiated an investigation into a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Arrest and Investigation Details
Anoruo, who runs a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was apprehended by EFCC operatives on Monday, April 20, 2026. According to a statement from the agency, his case originated from a petition he submitted on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited, dated September 22, 2025.
Investigations uncovered that both the petition and a subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, featured a forged NBA seal. Anoruo admitted to obtaining this seal from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.
Background and Confession
During the investigation, the 55-year-old suspect claimed that he earned a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes. However, he confessed that he did not attend the Nigerian Law School, which is a mandatory requirement for legal practice in Nigeria.
The EFCC has stated that Anoruo will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed, emphasizing the agency's commitment to combating fraud and upholding legal standards.
