NSCDC nabs deported Nigerian man posing as U.S. Army captain in Ondo

NSCDC nabs deported Nigerian man posing as U.S. Army captain in Ondo

Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives have apprehended Taiwo Megbowon, a self-acclaimed U.S. army captain and deportee, for alleged visa racketeering in Ondo.

Megbowon is accused of defrauding individuals in Okitipupa LGA by posing as a travel agent and promising to facilitate American visa issuance.

Oluyemi Ibiloye, NSCDC Commandant in Ondo, revealed the arrest in Akure on Wednesday, asserting that Megbowon fled Okitipupa to continue his deceitful activities in Akure. The suspect was caught after allegedly collecting N300,000 from a female victim, promising her a slot in the U.S. army.

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“He had told his victim when they met online on May 2, 2023, that he was an Army captain in the United States and was on annual leave in Nigeria.

“The suspect promised the complainant a slot to work in America and asked her to deposit N300,000 into his bank account.

“After the money was paid into his bank account, he stopped picking up his victims’ telephone calls until he was tracked and arrested in Akure,” the NSCDC commandant said.

He, however, added that the suspect would soon be charged in court to face the consequences of his actions.

During interrogation, the suspect denied being a captain in the U.S. Army but said he had his second degree in the U.S. before he was deported.

NSCDC nabs deported Nigerian man posing as U.S. Army captain in Ondo