Lagos visa fraud syndicate arrested for defrauding over 100 victims of N500 million in fake Canadian and Australian work visa deals
The Lagos visa fraud syndicate that allegedly defrauded unsuspecting members of the public of N500 million has been busted by the Lagos State Police Command.
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Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh confirmed the arrests on Monday, stating that operatives of Ago-Okota Division apprehended the suspects aged 23, 25, 27, and 36 on July 16.
According to Jimoh, the four, all staff of an educational consultancy, posed as agents capable of securing Canadian and Australian work visas. They reportedly collected funds from more than 100 victims under false pretenses.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects fraudulently obtained over N500 million. They are currently in police custody and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded,” Jimoh said.
The Commissioner added that efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate still at large.
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Police are urging the public to be wary of too-good-to-be-true travel offers and to verify agencies through official government channels before making payments.
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