EFCC clears Immigration CG Nandap of visa fraud, probes other officers
EFCC has cleared Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, of any involvement in its ongoing visa fraud investigations, stating there is no case against her. The commission said reports linking her to the probe are 'subtle insinuations' while confirming that investigations continue against other immigration officers suspected of visa fraud, with possibilities of more arrests ahead.
This clarification matters because it addresses public concerns about corruption at the top of Nigeria's immigration service amid allegations of a network profiting from visa overstayers. The alleged scheme involves moving large sums out of the country, falsifying travel documents, and exploiting vulnerable Nigerians-especially women and girls-seeking opportunities abroad. Trust in immigration processes affects anyone planning travel, work, or study overseas.
According to EFCC, investigators uncovered about ₦700 million in one suspect's account and properties worth billions allegedly acquired through third parties. The agency's Immigration Fraud Section, launched in 2024 with units in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano, continues the probe. The NIS has warned of rising fake travel and relocation schemes targeting young Nigerians. Stay vigilant: verify agents through official channels, report suspicious offers to EFCC or NIS, and avoid deals that seem too good to be true.