24 victims allegedly defrauded with forged work visas as anti-graft agency moves to prosecute suspects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited, Chukwujindu Nchekwube, along with an alleged accomplice, over a N68.02 million visa fraud in Enugu State.

The arrests were carried out by operatives of the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate following multiple petitions accusing the suspects of obtaining large sums of money under the pretext of securing foreign work visas.

According to a statement posted on the commission’s official X handle on Monday, the case was initiated after a petition by one James Ikechukwu, who claimed he was introduced to Nchekwube as a visa consultant. Ikechukwu alleged that between September 2024 and December 2025, he engaged the company to process work visas for 20 clients, paying a total of N57.62 million.

He, however, accused the suspect of failing to deliver the visas as agreed and instead diverting the funds for personal use. Despite repeated demands, Ikechukwu said only a few documents were eventually issued—later აღმოხ discovered to be forged, including fake visas and offer letters.

During investigations, Nchekwube reportedly told EFCC operatives that she transferred the funds to another suspect, Rogers Eruku, also known as Bakary Rogers Yanni, whom she claimed had the capacity to procure genuine visas globally. She further alleged that the fraudulent documents originated from him.

In a separate complaint, another victim, Oranezi David Chinedu, accused Eruku of collecting N10.4 million in May 2024 with a promise to secure work visas to Ireland for him and three associates. He said the suspect later issued fake travel documents, leaving them stranded.

The EFCC confirmed that both suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.