In a dramatic enforcement operation that underscores its zero-tolerance stance against impersonation and consumer exploitation, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the operations of a fraudulent group masquerading as a consumer rights organisation in Aba, Abia State.
The impostor agency, operating under the name Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN), was found unlawfully parading itself as a consumer protection entity with alleged links to the FCCPC. The group’s office, located at No. 214 Aba-Owerri Road, was sealed in a joint crackdown led by the FCCPC in collaboration with law enforcement officers.
According to a statement released by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs at the FCCPC, the action followed credible intelligence indicating that CCPIN had been deceiving unsuspecting members of the public by posing as a legitimate consumer protection body affiliated with the commission.
During the raid, the operator of the illegal facility, who goes by the name Ambassador Dr. Onwuka K. Okorie, was arrested at the scene and is currently in police custody at the World Bank Police Station, Abayi-Aba, pending further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The enforcement team recovered several incriminating exhibits from the premises, including documents, fake enforcement materials, and other paraphernalia bearing the FCCPC’s name and logo—clearly intended to mislead the public,” the commission disclosed.
The FCCPC categorically dissociated itself from CCPIN, clarifying that no individual, non-governmental organisation (NGO), or private entity has been granted legal authority to represent or act on its behalf.
> “The FCCPC does not delegate its enforcement powers or responsibilities to any NGO, private entity, or individual without formal legal backing,” the statement read.
The commission further reiterated its unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian consumers and maintaining the integrity of its operations. It issued a strong warning to the public to disregard any campaigns, enforcement notices, or announcements issued by CCPIN or its affiliates, stressing that such activities are not only misleading but also criminal.
This latest crackdown sends a strong message to fraudulent actors exploiting public trust under the guise of consumer protection. The FCCPC has vowed to continue its nationwide vigilance to identify, expose, and dismantle such impostor networks.
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