A 39-year-old travel agent, Adedeji Adedapo, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan on Tuesday, charged with visa fraud amounting to N355,000.
Adedapo, whose address was not provided, faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and theft. He pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutor Philip Amusan told the court that the offenses occurred in January 2023 in Ibadan. He alleged that Adedapo collected the money from Kofoworola Oladejo, promising to secure a United Kingdom visa but failed to do so.
Amusan stated that the offenses violate Sections 419 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Court President Mrs. Moji Aworemi granted Adedapo bail of N350,000 with two sureties of the same amount. The case was adjourned until July 30 for hearing.