Police bust ₦500m visa scam syndicate, arrest 4

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a syndicate that was involved in N500 million visa scam .
The command also arrested four members of the syndicate. The achievement was made by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the command.
According to Lagos state police public relations officer (PPRO) CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,” The suspects are Blessing, 27, Chineye,36,Udeme, 23 and Maurine,25.
” The e 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.
” 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.
“Commissioner of Police, 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.”