The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps uncovered a fake university in Lagos State, rescuing 107 students and arresting six suspects involved in illegal admissions and a Ponzi scheme. The operation occurred on July 20, 2026.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) rescued 125 victims and arrested 18 suspects in Lagos during operations targeting a fake university and Ponzi schemes. The operations occurred between July 14 and July 20, 2026, in Badagry.
The NSCDC uncovered a fake university in Lagos, rescuing 106 students who were allegedly lured by a recruitment scheme. The operation led to the arrest of the alleged proprietor, with investigations revealing a Ponzi-like scheme promising admission to foreign universities.
