BREAKING: EFCC CLEARS IMMIGRATION BOSS OF VISA FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, SAYS NIS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

EFCC CLEARS IMMIGRATION BOSS OF VISA FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, SAYS NIS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, is not under investigation in connection with the alleged visa racketeering scandal involving some immigration personnel.

In a statement issued by the Commission's Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC described reports linking the Immigration Comptroller-General to the ongoing investigation as false and misleading.

According to the anti-graft agency, its investigation is focused on a network of alleged visa fraud involving certain officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, stressing that the Comptroller-General has no connection whatsoever with the cases under investigation.

The Commission disclosed that some immigration officers are already facing trial before the Federal High Court over alleged visa-related fraud, while investigations are continuing to determine the full scope of the operation and identify other individuals who may have participated in the alleged scheme.

The EFCC added that additional officers found culpable during the ongoing investigation could also be arraigned before the court.

"The Commission wishes to state unequivocally that it has no case with the Immigration CG," the statement read, emphasizing that "the Immigration CG is not remotely connected to these investigations."

The Commission also urged media organisations and members of the public to verify information relating to its investigations before publication to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure accurate reporting.

The clarification follows reports suggesting that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service was being investigated over alleged visa racketeering.

The EFCC reaffirmed that its attention remains on officers allegedly involved in the fraud and on dismantling the network behind the alleged visa scam in accordance with the law.

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