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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging employment documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to facilitate a fraudulent visa application.

ICPC said the conviction followed investigations into a visa fraud scheme in which the defendant falsely presented herself as an employee of NAFDAC, using forged employment and promotion letters, an identity card, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency.

The case, filed under Charge No. ID/27346C/2025 (FRN v. Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi), originated from a petition by the British Deputy High Commission that exposed a visa racketeering syndicate allegedly led by Olusegun Ojo Adigun.


Further investigations, according to ICPC, revealed that the syndicate was linked to at least sixteen visa applications and specialised in facilitating travel to the United Kingdom using falsified supporting documents.

“At the centre of the case was the defendant’s deliberate misrepresentation of her employment status,” the Commission said.

ICPC said that its findings established that Balogun-Okedeyi was never employed by NAFDAC, rendering all documents attributed to the agency, false and misleading.

In addition to the forged NAFDAC documents, the defendant also submitted a falsified bank statement allegedly issued by Chanelle Microfinance Bank for the period of January to July 2025. Investigations, however, confirmed that she did not operate any account with the bank.


The matter was heard before Honourable Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court, Court 13.

During proceedings, the defendant, through her counsel, Grace Adenubi (Esq.), sought a plea bargain arrangement, which was agreed to by the Commission.

The charge was subsequently amended to a one-count information, to which she pleaded guilty.

The prosecution team—Yvonne William-Mbata, Roseline Eze, and Oluwayemisi Pereira—presented evidence through an investigator, Onyemauchechukwu Ezike, who tendered documentary exhibits before the court.

In her judgment, Justice Dada sentenced the defendant to one year imprisonment, with an option of a fine of N500,000 payable to the Federal Government within seven days.
The court further ordered two days of community service to be carried out outside the court premises and directed the defendant to enter into a bond of good behaviour to be recorded in the Lagos State Judiciary database.

The conviction highlights the Commission’s resolve to clamp down on the falsification of official documents, particularly the impersonation of government institutions such as NAFDAC for fraudulent purposes.

Ironfaceman:
This is double standard. Why sentence Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi to prison for forgery.

While the Nigeria Senate had passed a law that forgery is no longer an offence.

Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi should hire a good lawyer and challenge the verdict.

AntiChristian:
Why not be her lawyer in this case?

You can also tender your statement above in court with evidence!

AntiChristian:
Why not be her lawyer in this case?

You can also tender your statement above in court with evidence!

Ironfaceman:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/16/woman-jailed-for-forging-nafdac-employment-letter-to-obtain-uk-visa/

Ironfaceman:
This is double standard. Why sentence Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi to prison for forgery.

While the Nigeria Senate had passed a law that forgery is no longer an offence.

Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi should hire a good lawyer and challenge the verdict.

Ironfaceman:
Stop pretending and say the truth.
Did the Senate nullify certificate forgery.
Yes or No

jmoore:
Desperation and ignorance.

Even if you are unemployed, you can still visit UK. Just prove that you will not overstay.

ColdHunter:
Typical Pablo supporter.

After attacking the poster, do well to react to the issue he has raised.