EFCC Charges Modupe Ativie with Visa Fraud Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Modupe Oriyomi Ativie on five counts of visa fraud, advance fee fraud, and obtaining money under false pretences. The charges were presented before Justice A.T.

Muhammed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ativie and her company, Eudora and Aegle Management Consulting Limited, are accused of collecting N31.06 million, $3,600, and €1,815 from victims under the pretense of securing Canadian visa-sponsored employment.

One specific charge states that Ativie obtained N8.58 million from Atamuotoru Dikiari Michael through his sister, Rita Chikeru Owhonda, in July 2024. Another charge alleges that she received N22.482 million from Augustine Olague between November 21, 2024, and January 23, 2025.

Ativie pleaded not guilty, and the prosecution requested her remand at the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre. The defense sought bail for trial preparation.

Justice Muhammed ordered her remand in EFCC custody and adjourned the case until October 16, 2026, for a bail ruling.