Orange Sierra Leone, a leading mobile company in Sierra Leone has continued to disassociate itself from the fraudulent activities of Super Advertis, an online business platform reported to have defrauded Sierra Leoneans of a staggering 9 billion Leones.
In a statement made available to Sierraloaded, Orange revealed the deceptive tactics employed by Super Advertis scammers. The company clarified that unauthorized agents were illicitly collecting funds on behalf of the fraudulent platform. Immediate action was taken upon discovering these deceitful transactions, with Orange Sierra Leone promptly blocking the accounts of these unauthorized agents.
The mobile company emphasized that these agents lacked the authorization to engage in such financial transactions, and their accounts were suspended to prevent further fraudulent activities.
“They were using our agents to collect funds on their behalf. These agents are not authorised to perform these type of transactions. When we got alert of these fraudulent transactions we immediately blocked the accounts of these agents.” the mobile network company said.
Orange Sierra Leone has taken a proactive approach by reporting the issue to the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) and is now awaiting the next steps in the investigation.
According to Orange Sierra Leone, the blocked accounts do not show any clear indication that the embezzled funds are directly related to Super Advertis transactions. The company clarified that the primary reason for blocking the accounts was to curtail the involvement of the suspended agents. Interestingly, all attempts to reach these agents have been unsuccessful, adding another layer of mystery to the unfolding situation.
The company’s message serves as a cautionary note to its partners and the general public, urging them to remain vigilant and exercise caution when dealing with financial transactions related to Super Advertis.
Orange Sierra Leone’s commitment to transparency and swift action in response to the fraudulent activities demonstrates its dedication to protecting its partners and customers from potential scams.
As the investigation unfolds, Sierra Leoneans are anxiously awaiting updates from both Orange Sierra Leone and the Bank of Sierra Leone, hoping for justice to be served against those responsible for this significant financial fraud.
