Pastor arrested for visa fraud in Ondo State

A 39-year-old pastor, Michael  Ogundepo, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State for allegedly scamming a woman in a visa fraud case.

The suspect, who hails from Ikorodu Lagos, is accused of collecting N1.67 million from one Miss Fagbuyiro Ajetomobi-Yemi under the pretense of procuring a visa for her.

The pastor reportedly held onto the money and the complainant’s passport for two months, preventing her from applying for another visa.

Despite several invitations from the authorities, Ogundepo claimed to be out of the country and used a fake international number to communicate with the victim.

“The Command invited the suspect severally, but he declined the invitation. He claimed to be outside the country and used a fake international number to call the complainant as a disguise.

“So, the suspect was arrested when he was invited to collect the sum of N3,000,000 for a Visa job, without him knowing it was bait.

“However, investigation has revealed that he has duped several other unsuspecting clients,” the NSCDC PRO said.

Daniel said that the suspect would be charged in court after the completion of the investigation.