The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four
Liberian nationals in connection with an alleged visa fraud scheme
uncovered in the Ikorodu area of the state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that
police received a distress call at about 3:30 p.m. on January 20 over a
serious dispute involving some Liberian nationals at their base in Mowonla,
Ikorodu.
“Following the report, a team of police officers was
immediately deployed to the scene. On arrival, four Liberian nationals were
arrested and taken to the station for investigation,” the sources said.
The suspects were identified as Rebecca Mollie (30),
Joseph Brisbane (45), Bility Famba (35), and Reina Kartec (24).
During interrogation, Mollie alleged that in August
2025, one Patrick Charman, a 47-year-old Liberian national, lured
her from Liberia to Nigeria under the pretext that he was based in Australia
and could facilitate her onward travel from Nigeria to Australia.
She further claimed that Charman demanded and received
$1,500 from her for visa processing.
According to Mollie, upon her arrival in Nigeria, she
was received by another Liberian national, Naomi Koso (36), who
allegedly collected an additional $1,290 from her on the promise of
completing the visa arrangements.
“The complainant stated that she later discovered she
had been defrauded and demanded a refund to enable her return to Liberia,” the
sources said.
Police confirmed that the four suspects are currently
in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest Patrick Charman and Naomi
Koso, who are said to be at large.
Investigations into the alleged visa fraud are
ongoing, police sources added.
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