Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, have begun investigating a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The case originated after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the EFCC on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.
However, investigations revealed that both the petition and a subsequent letter of withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged NBA seal.
The suspect reportedly confessed to obtaining the seal from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.
During questioning, the 55-year-old said he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka through evening classes but did not attend the Nigerian Law School.
The EFCC said he will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.