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Federal High Court Disowns Fraudulent Contract Agreement

Posted by: Quickresponse | May 25, 2024

The Federal High Court of Nigeria management has dismissed a purported contract agreement between the "Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Nigeria and the Discovery Group Latam DAS," in which an electronic mail was generated from the court's official email address to some foreign nationals.

According to a disclaimer issued by the Federal High Court of Nigeria on Friday, it says "In the said email, the sender masqueraded as the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Sulaiman Amida Hassan Esq, asking the prospective contract, Diego Fraga of Discovery Group Latam SAS to either come to Nigeria or have their legal representative sign a contract attestation at the Federal High Court in Nigeria.

"The Federal High Court of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public both at home and in diaspora to disregard the unfounded contract between "Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Nigeria and the Discovery Group Latam SAS." The court did not issue any mail requesting the presence or legal representation of anyone or corporate entity.

"Should you encounter any suspicious activity or receive questionable communication purportedly from the Court, we strongly advise you to immediately report such correspondence to the relevant authorities, including law enforcement agencies or our official contact channels.
EMAIL: info@fhc.gov.ng, fhc.informationdepartment@gmail.com
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"Furthermore, be warned that should you choose to proceed with any interaction or transaction despite being alerted to potential risks, you do so entirely at your own discretion and liability. The Federal High Court of Nigeria bears no responsibility for any consequences resulting from such voluntary actions.

"Thank you for your vigilance and cooperation in maintaining a secured environment and safe cyberspace for all.