The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old woman, Adejoke Ayomide, over her alleged involvement in a visa fraud scheme in which more than ninety prospective travellers were reportedly defrauded of ₦42.3 million under the pretext of securing travel visas to European countries.
The Command said the arrest followed a petition dated July 17, 2026, submitted by Barrister Akindayomi Oluwa Tobi & Associates, alleging that the suspect, a resident of Adesoye Street, Abeokuta, Ogun State, fraudulently collected money from the petitioner and several other victims between October 2024 and April 5, 2026.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly presented herself as a travel consultant capable of obtaining visas to Spain, Portugal and France.
Acting on her claims, the victims reportedly entrusted her with processing travel documents for over 93 intending travellers and paid a total of ₦42,326,000 into her Opay account for the purported visa processing.
The Police said the suspect allegedly went into hiding after receiving the funds, prompting the victims to petition the Command. Detectives subsequently launched an intelligence-driven investigation, deploying forensic and other investigative techniques to trace her whereabouts.
The Command disclosed that the suspect was eventually tracked and arrested on August 5, 2026, during a coordinated operation by its detectives.
It added that she is currently in police custody and has made useful confessional statements, while efforts are ongoing to identify possible accomplices, determine the full scope of the alleged fraud and establish whether there are additional victims.
Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended the professionalism and resilience of the investigating officers, describing the arrest as another breakthrough in the Command’s fight against financial crimes.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of fraud are brought to justice, adding that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Police also advised members of the public to exercise caution when engaging travel agents or visa consultants, urging prospective travellers to verify the credentials of agencies before making payments.
The Command encouraged residents to report any suspicious or fraudulent activities to the nearest police station, assuring the public of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
