Nigerian Customs defends e-auction process amid allegation of fraud

Nigeria Customs Service Denies Wrongdoing in E-Auction of Seized Goods – TheTalk.NG

• The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has been under fire for allegations of fraud in its e-auction system
• A recent report showed that one person allegedly secured over 300 vehicles at N10,000 each
• Responding to the allegation, the NCS issued a counter-statement debunking the speculation and maintaining that the e-auction process is transparent

The NCS said allegations of fraud in its e-auction platforms were false. Photo Credit: Nigeria CustomsSource: Facebook

“It is disheartening to note the serious allegations regarding the integrity of the ongoing e-auction process designed to provide a level playing ground for all Nigerians.

“The NCS is a law-abiding government organization dedicated to maintaining the most outstanding levels of accountability and transparency in all its activities and taking any accusations of improper behaviour seriously.

“We wish to categorically deny involvement in fraudulent activities or underhand dealings in the e-auctioning of vehicles or other goods.”

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