An alleged fraudster, Ewulum Felix, has been remanded in a correctional facility after being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before a Special Offences Court in Ikeja over a N23.5 million visa fraud.
Felix, who is facing an 11-count charge, was remanded after allegedly defrauding the complainant, Chiedozie Boniface, of N23.5 million under the pretext of securing a travel visa to the United Kingdom.
During his trial at the Special Offences Court yesterday, the prosecution told the court that the complainant had engaged the defendant to help secure a UK visa, work permit, and sponsorship certificate.
However, after collecting the payment, Felix allegedly failed to fulfil any part of the agreement, raising suspicions of fraud.
The EFCC revealed that the defendant is facing charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretences, theft, possession of fraudulent documents, and forgery. He is alleged to have committed the offences alongside his company, Slenzy Ventures.
The Commission also disclosed that the defendant was in possession of various forged documents, including a fake Florida driver’s license bearing the name ‘Vojtisek Adriena,’ which he allegedly used to deceive victims.
Following Felix’s plea of not guilty, the prosecution requested that a trial date be set and that the defendant remain in custody pending the commencement of proceedings.
However, the defence counsel, Michael O. Nwigbo, informed the court of a pending bail application and asked for a short date for the hearing.
Consequently, Justice Dada adjourned the case until June 17, 2025, for the commencement of trial and ordered the remand of the defendant in custody.
