EFCC Clears Immigration Boss in Visa Fraud Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports linking the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, to an ongoing visa fraud investigation, stating that she is not under investigation.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency described media reports connecting Nandap to the case as false and misleading. The EFCC stressed that its investigation remains focused on some Nigeria Immigration Service officers accused of alleged visa fraud.

“The Commission wishes to state unequivocally that it has no case with the Immigration CG,” the statement said.

The EFCC confirmed that criminal proceedings involving some immigration officers are already before the Federal High Court over allegations of visa fraud. However, it noted that the investigation is still ongoing and could lead to additional prosecutions.

“There are subsisting cases of alleged visa fraud against some immigration officers at the Federal High Court,” the agency stated.

It further disclosed that investigators are continuing to examine the activities of other officers, adding, “Further investigations are ongoing with the possibility that more NIS officers could be arraigned for alleged fraudulent practices in the near future.”

The anti-corruption agency emphasised that the visa fraud investigation does not involve Kemi Nandap in any capacity. It urged the public and the media not to draw conclusions that are not supported by the facts of the case.

The EFCC also called on media organisations to verify information directly with the Commission before publishing reports about its investigations, warning that inaccurate reporting could mislead the public.

“The media is enjoined to always seek clarifications on the activities of the EFCC to avoid misrepresentation of facts,” the statement added.

The clarification comes as the EFCC continues efforts to investigate alleged misconduct within the Nigeria Immigration Service, while maintaining that only officers found to have questions to answer will face prosecution.

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