Suspected Fake Travel Agent,Balogun Olamide Yusuf Arraigned For Defrauding Woman Of N11 Million

Date: 15-12-2024 8:45 pm (1 month ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos have arrested a 32-year-old man, Balogun Olamide Yusuf, accused of defrauding a visa applicant, Mrs. Kolawole Olorunjuwon, of N11 million under the guise of securing a Canadian visa. 

According to police reports, Yusuf allegedly promised to facilitate a visa for the complainant but failed to deliver. Instead, he reportedly diverted the funds for personal use and went into hiding. 

The victim filed a petition with Assistant Inspector General of Police Adegoke Fayoade, who directed officers to investigate. Using intelligence tracking, Yusuf was apprehended at a hideout in Lagos. 

Yusuf was subsequently arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Tinubu on Lagos Island. He faces a three-count charge of impersonation, stealing, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. 

Prosecuting counsel ASP Francis Igbinosa informed the court that the alleged crimes were committed between September 2023 and July 2024 in Lagos and Ogun states. He explained that Yusuf collected the money under false pretenses but became unreachable, switching off his phones after receiving the funds. 

The charges against him are based on Sections 168(1)(b), 314, and 280(1)(b) of the Lagos State Criminal Law of 2015. Yusuf pleaded not guilty to the charges. 

Presiding Magistrate Sodiq Bello granted the suspect bail in the sum of N3 million with two sureties in like sum. However, Yusuf was ordered to remain in custody at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre until his bail conditions are met. The case was adjourned to January 2025 for further mention. 

The police continue to warn the public against falling victim to fraudulent travel agents.


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