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Visa scam
Jun 25, 2025
FRN vs Semiu Oluwole Ololade (Travel Agent) & 2 others
Semiu Oluwole Ololade
& 2 others
N15,000,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed
Case Summary
The Defendants were alleged to have conspired to defraud several Nigerians who were seeking for greener pastures abroad, under the pretense of having the wherewithal to help them secure visas and work permits in Dubai and Canada. They carried out these criminal activities using their companies; Frenage Travel & Tour Limited and Protective Services Nigeria Limited.
1,973
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Oladiran Akintola
State High Court, Oyo
Case Information
Semiu Oluwole Ololade & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Oladiran Akintola, State High Court, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
53-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense and visa racketeering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 30, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendants were alleged to have conspired to defraud several Nigerians who were seeking for greener pastures abroad, under the pretense of having the wherewithal to help them secure visas and work permits in Dubai and Canada. They carried out these criminal activities using their companies; Frenage Travel & Tour Limited and Protective Services Nigeria Limited.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Semiu Oluwole Ololade
(Travel Agent)
– Not Guilty
2. Adegboyega Adefuye
(Travel Agent)
– Not Guilty
3. Frenage Travel & Tour Limited
(Company)
– Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Babatunde Sonaiki (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,973 day(s)