FUTA teaching hospital to prosecute staff involved in employment racketeering

The Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital is taking a firm stance against internal corruption, vowing to prosecute staff members implicated in a job racketeering scheme. Management revealed that certain employees allegedly defrauded unsuspecting job seekers by collecting sums ranging from N200,000 to N600,000.

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The management has become aware of allegations that certain persons, posing as important officers, had collected money and gratification from job seekers with promises of securing placement in the new hospital.

These individuals reportedly issued fake appointment letters, promising placement within the new hospital. However, the scheme unraveled as job seekers realized they would not be absorbed into the federal government establishment as promised. Some victims have reportedly begun demanding refunds from the fraudsters.

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According to information available to the management, the hapless applicants allegedly paid sums ranging from N200,000 to N600,000 and were issued with purported ‘appointment letters’ in the name of the management of the UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Akure.

In response, the hospital's management has declared its intention to pursue legal action against those involved. A statement indicated that the institution is prepared to cooperate fully with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, providing all necessary information and materials to facilitate the prosecution of the alleged fraudsters. The hospital aims to deter future misconduct and uphold integrity within its employment processes.

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The management has no option but to take appropriate legal action against the alleged fraudsters.