Operatives of the Nigeria police Command in Ondo State have taken a
female suspect, Adejoke Ayomide, into its custody for alleged Visa fraud in the State.
33-year-old suspect of Adesoye Street, Abeokuta, Ogun State,allegedly defrauded over ninety prospective travellers of the sum of Forty-Two Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Thousand Naira (₦42,326,000.00).
She fraudulently obtained huge sums of money from the petitioner and numerous other victims between October 2024 and 5th April 2026, according to a statement by the Command’s spokesman,
DSP Abayomi Jimoh.
The statement said the suspect arrest, followed a written petition dated 17th July, 2026, submitted by Barrister Akindayomi Oluwa Tobi & Associates to the Nigeria police authority.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect presented herself as a travel consultant capable of securing visas to Spain, Portugal, and France.
“Acting on these representations, the victims entrusted her with processing travel documents for more than ninety-three intending travellers.
“The suspect allegedly received a cumulative sum of ₦42,326,000.00 through her Opay account for the purported visa processing.
“Rather than fulfil her obligations, the suspect allegedly became unreachable after receiving the funds, prompting the victims to petition the Police.
“Detectives of the Ondo State Police Command immediately commenced a painstaking investigation, deploying intelligence gathering and forensic investigative techniques to trace the suspect’s whereabouts.
“Following sustained intelligence-led operations, the suspect was successfully tracked down eventually apprehended on 5th August, 2026 in a coordinated operation by detectives of the Command”, according to the police statement.
The statement also said the suspect has made useful confessional statements, revealing ongoing to unravel the full scope of the alleged fraudulent scheme, identify possible accomplices and establish whether there are additional victims.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended the professionalism and resilience of the investigating officers whose diligent efforts led to the successful arrest.
The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of financial crimes are brought to justice.
The police also advised members of the public to exercise due diligence before engaging individuals or agencies for visa processing and overseas travel arrangements.
It further urged Prospective travellers are encouraged to verify the authenticity and credentials of travel agents before making payments and to promptly report any suspicious or fraudulent activities to the nearest Police station.
The statement further assured that upon the conclusion of investigations, the suspect will be charged to court accordingly.
