ICPC uncovers ghost payrolls, official paying 14 family members
The ICPC has uncovered massive ghost payroll fraud, including an official who enrolled 14 family members and another collecting 13 salaries. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-uncovers-ghost-payrolls-official-paying-14-family-members/
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered instances of ghost workers in government payrolls. One official allegedly enrolled 14 family members on the payroll, while another claimed to have collected 13 salaries. ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu (SAN) revealed this during the 2026 Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Award in Abuja.
The commission uncovered over 900 suspected ghost workers, challenging them to prove their employment status. Aliyu explained that the commission spent a year investigating these cases, with some ghost workers' names appearing on payrolls with linked email addresses and incorrect bank account details. He warned that ghost workers could lead to fraudulent pension, mortgage, housing, and health insurance benefits.
The ICPC's intervention aims to protect public resources and strengthen the economy, noting that fraudulent payroll practices impose additional costs on the country. In 2024, the commission recovered over N24bn in ghost pension funds. Aliyu emphasized the commission's focus on preventing corruption and ensuring proper execution of government projects, rather than relying solely on criminal prosecution.
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