Jul 20, 2026

CG Not Under Investigation: EFCC Clears Immigration Boss in Visa Racketeering Probe

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 20, 2026 - In a swift move to stem misinformation, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly debunked media reports and social media insinuations linking the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, to alleged visa racketeering.

The anti-graft agency, in an official statement issued Monday via its verified X account (@officialEFCC), stated unequivocally: “The Commission wishes to state unequivocally that it has no case with the Immigration CG.”

EFCC spokesperson and the statement stressed that while subsisting cases of alleged visa fraud involving some NIS officers are before the Federal High Court—with further investigations ongoing and possible additional arraignments—the Comptroller General is “not remotely connected to these investigations.”

The clarification comes amid reports that had subtly implicated the NIS leadership in corrupt visa practices, prompting the EFCC to urge media outlets to always verify facts directly with the Commission to avoid misrepresentation.

The EFCC confirmed active prosecutions against certain immigration officers accused of fraudulent visa-related activities.

These cases highlight systemic vulnerabilities in passport and visa processing that the agency continues to probe aggressively as part of broader efforts against economic and financial crimes in government agencies.

This development reflects the EFCC’s commitment under Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede to intelligence-driven operations, asset recovery, and institutional integrity—efforts recently praised by international partners like the U.S. Consulate and FBI for tackling cross-border fraud, including sextortion and cyber-enabled crimes.

The agency has been busy on multiple fronts in recent weeks:

- Securing major forfeitures, including over ₦8.9 billion in assets (jewellery, exotic cars, cash) linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu.

- Arraigning high-profile figures such as former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar over alleged N15.5 million fraud.

- Debunking fake recruitment scams and warning the public against fraudsters exploiting the EFCC name.

These actions underscore a strategic shift toward prevention, recovery, and global collaboration in the fight against corruption.

Veteran observers note that such clarifications are vital in Nigeria’s information ecosystem, where unverified claims can quickly erode public trust in institutions and individuals.

The EFCC’s prompt response demonstrates transparency and a proactive stance against both corruption and reputational damage from speculation.

As investigations into rogue NIS elements proceed, the agency reiterated its call for public vigilance and cooperation in reporting suspected irregularities through official channels.