The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with a coordinated visa scam allegedly involving the fraudulent collection of ₦500 million.
The suspects are Blessing Wefsutu, Chineye Christian, Archibong Udeme Ifereke and Maurine Peter.
According to the Police, the case was initially reported at the Ago Okota Division but 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.
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, advised the public to exercise due diligence and verify the authenticity of travel and recruitment agencies before engaging in any visa-related transactions.
He assured the public that the Command remains committed to pursuing justice and protecting residents from fraudsters and other criminal elements.
