EFCC Apprehends Two in Enugu over N68 Million Visa Fraud

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two individuals, including a travel agency executive, in connection with an alleged visa fraud scheme involving 24 victims and a total of N68.02 million.

The suspects, identified as Chukwujindu Nchekwube, the Chief Executive Officer of Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited, and Rogers Eruku also known as Bakary Rogers Yanni were taken into custody following petitions from victims who alleged they were defrauded under the pretense of securing work visas abroad.

According to the commission, the investigation was prompted by a petition from James Ikechukwu. He alleged that between September 2024 and December 2025, he paid N57.62 million to Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited to process work visas for 20 of his clients. The petitioner claimed that Nchekwube failed to deliver the services as agreed and eventually provided forged offer letters, which were discovered to be fake.

During questioning, Nchekwube reportedly claimed that she had transferred the collected funds to her associate, Rogers Eruku, whom she alleged presented himself as a specialist in procuring visas for destinations worldwide. She asserted that the forged documents were provided by him.

Eruku is also facing separate allegations. Another victim, Oranezi David Chinedu, accused him of collecting N10.4 million in May 2024 with the promise of securing work visas for him and three others to Ireland and other nations. The victim alleged that Eruku subsequently provided fake documentation after receiving the funds.

The EFCC has confirmed that investigations into the matter are ongoing. The commission stated that both suspects will be formally charged to court once the investigation process is concluded.