By Chimezie Godfrey
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to fraudulently obtain a United Kingdom visa.
The conviction followed an investigation into a visa fraud scheme in which the defendant falsely claimed to be an employee of NAFDAC. She reportedly used forged employment and promotion letters, an identity card, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency.
According to the Commission, the case, filed as Charge No. ID/27346C/2025 (FRN v. Balogun-Okedeyi), stemmed from a petition by the British Deputy High Commission, which uncovered a visa racketeering syndicate allegedly led by Olusegun Ojo Adigun.
ICPC investigations further revealed that the syndicate was linked to at least 16 visa applications and specialised in facilitating travel to the United Kingdom using falsified documents.
The Commission established that the defendant was never employed by NAFDAC, rendering all submitted documents false.
In addition, she presented a forged bank statement purportedly issued by Chanelle Microfinance Bank covering January to July 2025. However, findings showed she did not operate any account with the bank.
She was initially charged on six counts bordering on forgery and providing false information, contrary to Sections 13 and 17 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
The matter was heard before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court.
During proceedings, the defendant entered into a plea bargain agreement through her counsel, Grace Adenubi, leading to an amended one-count charge to which she pleaded guilty.
Delivering judgment, Justice Dada sentenced her to one year imprisonment, with an option of a ₦500,000 fine payable within seven days. The court also ordered two days of community service and directed her to sign a bond of good behaviour.
The ICPC said the conviction underscores its commitment to tackling document falsification and protecting the integrity of government institutions.
ICPC Secures Conviction Over Forged NAFDAC Documents Used for UK Visa
