The Lagos state police command has arrested four suspects linked to a substantial visa scam, which allegedly defrauded victims of N500 million.
The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while confirming this on Wednesday, July 16 stated that the suspects fraudulently obtained a total of N500 million from over 100 unsuspecting victims.
He said that the suspects made false promises of securing Canadian and Australian work visas, operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) apprehended the suspects.
Hundeyin stated “The suspects, who are between the ages of 23 and 36, were apprehended by operatives of SCID.
“The case which was initially reported at the Ago Okota division was subsequently transferred to the SCID for further investigation.
“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.”
He stated that a preliminary investigation revealed the suspects were all staff members of an educational consultancy located in Ago Okota.
Hundeyin further stated that the state commissioner of police, Olohundare Jimoh, advised the public to verify the authenticity of travel and recruitment agencies before engaging in any visa-related transactions.
Jimoh added that the command remains committed to pursuing justice and protecting residents from fraudsters and other criminal elements.
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