Two arrested in Enugu for alleged N68m visa scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited and another individual over an alleged N68.02m visa fraud. The arrests followed petitions from victims who claimed the suspects collected large sums under the guise of securing work visas. James Ikechukwu and Oranezi David Chinedu are among those who reported being defrauded. The EFCC stated that both suspects will face charges after investigations are completed.
What we know
- James Ikechukwu alleged he paid N57,620,000 to Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited between September 2024 and December 2025 for work visas for 20 clients.
- He claimed that Chukwujindu Nchekwube, the CEO, failed to deliver genuine visas and instead provided forged documents.
- Nchekwube reportedly transferred funds to Rogers Eruku (aka Bakary Rogers Yanni), who was said to be capable of procuring visas.
- In a separate case, Oranezi David Chinedu accused Eruku of collecting N10,400,000 in May 2024 for visa processing but issuing fake documents.
- The EFCC confirmed that both suspects will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
