23 foreigners operating Ponzi scheme nabbed in Ogun

Authorities in Ogun State have apprehended 23 foreign nationals suspected of operating a Ponzi scheme and engaging in visa scams. The arrests took place in the Onipanu-Ota area of the state.

The Ogun State Police Command reported that operatives from the Atan-Ota Division raided a residential building on a credible tip-off regarding fraudulent activities. The operation led to the swift arrest of the 23 individuals. During the raid, one Malian international passport, bearing the name Diakite Alfousseini, was recovered.

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The suspects were arrested in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme/visa scam and other immigration-related offences.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to alleged Ponzi schemes, visa scams, and other immigration-related offenses. The police stated that 21 of the arrested individuals were formally transferred to the Nigeria Immigration Service on August 5 for further scrutiny and appropriate actions. Two suspects, however, were retained by the police for prosecution on charges of Obtaining by False Pretence and related offenses, pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.

The police command emphasized that the investigation is continuing to uncover the full extent of the alleged fraudulent activities and to identify any other individuals connected to the scheme. The operation underscores the authorities' commitment to tackling financial crimes and immigration offenses within the state.

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One Malian international passport bearing the name Diakite Alfousseini was also recovered during the operation.