Two Arrested in Enugu for N68m Visa Fraud Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested two individuals in Enugu for their involvement in a visa fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded 24 victims of N68.02 million. The suspects, James Ikechukwu and Chukwujindu Nchekwub, were accused of obtaining large sums of money from victims under the pretense of securing work visas abroad.

According to the EFCC, Nchekwub, the Chief Executive Officer of Goodben Global Travel and Tour Limited, was implicated in the scheme, which involved a contract for visa processing from September 2024 to December 2025. Victims paid a total of N57,620,000 into the company's account, but Nchekwub failed to deliver the promised visas and instead converted the funds for personal use.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Nchekwub had provided clients with forged visa offer letters. Another suspect, Roger Eruku, allegedly collected N10,400,000 from a victim, promising a secure work visa for friends in Ireland but later issued fake documents.

The suspects will face charges in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.