Woman Convicted for Fraudulent UK Visa Using Fake NAFDAC Docs

Remilekun Temitop Balogun Okedeyi was convicted for using fake employment documents from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to fraudulently secure a visa to the United Kingdom. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) disclosed that Okedeyi falsely claimed to be a staff member of NAFDAC and presented forged employment promotion letters, identification cards, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency.

The investigation, confirmed by ICPC spokesman Okor Odei, revealed that Okedeyi was involved in a visa racket linked to at least 16 applicants, allegedly led by Olusegun Ojo Adigun. The investigation also found that she submitted falsified financial records, including a fake bank statement from Chanel Microfin Bank, despite not operating an account there.

Okedeyi entered a plea bargain through her counsel Grace Adenubi and was sentenced by Justice Mojisola Dada to one year in prison or a fine of 500,000 Naira, payable within seven days, along with a two-day community service and a bond for good behavior. This case underscores the ICPC's commitment to combating the use of forged official documents for fraudulent purposes.