The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals over alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme, visa fraud and other immigration-related offences in the Ota area of the state.
The suspects were arrested on August 4, 2026, when operatives of the Atan-Ota Division raided a gated residential building within an estate off Iyana Iyesi, Onipanu-Ota, following credible intelligence about suspected fraudulent activities at the location.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, police personnel mobilised to the location at about 11am, secured the premises and arrested the 23 foreign nationals for further investigation.
Following preliminary investigations, 21 of the suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on August 5 for further investigation into their immigration status and other related matters. The remaining two suspects were retained by the police for possible prosecution over alleged Obtaining by False Pretence (OBT) and other offences.
The police did not disclose the identities or nationalities of the suspects, nor did they reveal the amount of money allegedly involved in the suspected Ponzi scheme.
The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged fraudulent activities and determine whether other individuals were connected to the operation.
The development comes amid growing concerns over fraudulent investment schemes and visa scams targeting Nigerians seeking financial opportunities or pathways to travel abroad. Authorities have continued to urge members of the public to verify investment and immigration-related offers through legitimate channels before making payments.
The Ogun State Police Command said it would continue working with relevant agencies, including the NIS, to ensure that anyone found culpable faces appropriate legal action.
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