The (ICPC) has arraigned a visa agent, , before a Lagos State High Court over alleged forgery linked to a United Kingdom visa application.
According to the commission, the defendant allegedly conspired with two individuals to forge financial documents to deceive the (UKVI).
The ICPC said the forged documents included a corporate payslip and a (UBA) bank statement, which were submitted to support a visa application.
Charges filed
The defendant is facing charges bordering on:
- Conspiracy
- Forgery
- Use of false documents
These offences are said to violate provisions of the and the ICPC Act 2000.
Court proceedings and bail conditions
The case was heard before Justice I. Ijelu at the Lagos State High Court.
Following his arraignment, the court granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦10 million with two sureties in like sum, despite opposition from the prosecution.
The court ruled that:
- One surety must be a blood relative residing in Lagos
- Both must provide proof of tax payment and means of livelihood
- The defendant must deposit his international passport
- He is barred from travelling outside Nigeria during the trial
ICPC steps up enforcement
The development highlights ICPC’s continued crackdown on fraud and document falsification, especially in cases involving international travel and visa processing.
The trial is expected to continue as the court monitors compliance with the bail conditions.
