The Lagos State Police Command, through the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), has arrested four suspects in connection with a large-scale visa scam involving the fraudulent collection of ₦500 million.
The suspects are Blessing Wefsutu ‘f’ aged 27, Chineye Christian ‘f’ aged 36, Archibong Udeme Ifereke ‘m’ aged 23, and Maurine Peter ‘m’ aged 25.
This was made known in a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on behalf of the Lagos State Commissioner.
He said; “The case which was initially reported at the Ago Okota Division was subsequently transferred to the SCID for further investigation. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects, all staff of an educational consultancy located in Ago Okota, fraudulently obtained a total of ₦500 million from over 100 unsuspecting victims under the false promise of securing Canadian and Australian work visas for them”.
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Further investigations revealed that the syndicate includes additional accomplices; and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them and bring them to justice upon conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, advises the public to exercise due diligence and verify the authenticity of travel and recruitment agencies before engaging in any visa-related transactions. He assures the public that the Command remains committed to pursuing justice and protecting residents from fraudsters and other criminal elements.
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