ICPC Uncovers Two More Fake Government Agencies in Ongoing PFIPC Investigation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fake government agencies as investigations into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal continue to expose a wider network of alleged fraud and impersonation within the public sector.
The latest discovery is believed to be part of the commission’s ongoing probe into the activities surrounding the PFIPC, an entity the Presidency has declared non-existent and never legally established by the Federal Government. The investigation was ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following allegations that forged government documents and fake presidential appointments were used to create the agency and obtain official recognition.
According to investigators, the probe has revealed that the operators behind the alleged scheme may have created additional fictitious agencies to advance fraudulent activities, including attempts to secure government recognition, open bank accounts, and gain access to official institutions. The ICPC is working with relevant agencies to identify those responsible and determine the full extent of the alleged fraud.
The PFIPC scandal first gained national attention after it emerged that the fake agency allegedly secured office space within the Federal Secretariat and was controversially included in the 2026 national budget despite having no legal backing. The revelations prompted separate investigations by the ICPC and the House of Representatives into how the agency operated within government circles.
The anti-corruption commission has reiterated its commitment to uncovering everyone connected to the fake agencies and ensuring that those found culpable face prosecution in accordance with the law. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to trace financial transactions, examine forged documents, and identify individuals who may have aided the operation of the fictitious organisations.
