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Police Arrest Four In Lagos Over ₦500m Foreign Visa Scam

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with a ₦500 million work visa scam that defrauded over 100 Nigerians with false promises of overseas employment.

The suspects, identified as Blessing Wefsutu (27), Chineye Christian (36), Archibong Udeme Ifereke (23), and Maurine Peter (25), were staff members of an education consultancy firm located in the Ago Okota area of Lagos.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrests were made by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) after the case was transferred from the Ago Okota Division where initial complaints had been lodged.

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“Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects fraudulently obtained ₦500 million from more than 100 victims under the false pretext of securing Canadian and Australian work visas,” the statement read.

The victims reportedly paid various sums of money with the expectation of receiving job placements abroad, which ultimately never materialized.

Police said the scam was orchestrated through a systematic scheme that made the operation appear legitimate, thereby convincing many of its authenticity.

Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have confirmed that additional suspects involved in the syndicate are yet to be apprehended.

Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, advised members of the public to be vigilant and to verify the credibility of travel and recruitment agencies before making any financial commitments. He assured the public that the Command is committed to ensuring justice and protecting residents from fraudulent activities.

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