The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related
Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged 11 alleged visa
scam suspects before a High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja
Division for offences related to forgery of documents for the
procurement of visas at various embassies.
The arrests and prosecution are in continuation of the
crackdown by the ICPC to stop persons bent on bringing the
country into disrepute, according to a statement from the anti-
graft body. Others who were similarly arrested in Abuja were
arraigned in Abuja last week.
The accused include Chukwu Daniel Okoro, Sylvester Sunday
Aghaonu, Emmanuel Uchenna Okeke, Adline Ifeyinwa
Ekekalu, Philomena Nwanorue, Okwara Chidera Oscar, and
Kennedy Nwosu. Others are: Ntiedo Uyoata Sampson, Ataine
Helen Bando, Samuel Okechukwu Obiakor and Alimi Segun.
The suspects are facing charges for allegedly submitting the
following forged documents: Letter of introduction, WAEC
statement of result, bank statement of account, sponsorship
letter, company registration certificate and medical reports to
enable them obtain visas.
Via: Vanguard
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