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Nigerians Ganiyu, Somoye arrested over scheme to sell green cards, citizenship for cash
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Efosataiwo , as published by Vanguard
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A public official's role in such a scheme is considered a serious abuse. A federal criminal complaint was filed against two individuals, charging them with conspiracy.
A federal criminal complaint was filed against two individuals, charging them with conspiracy. The complaint alleges a multi-year scheme involving illegal payments. The two men, formerly involved with immigration services, were taken into custody by federal agents.
Their alleged actions involved manipulating immigration applications in exchange for cash. A public official's role in such a scheme is considered a serious abuse.
Further details about the case are available, including the charges and the circumstances surrounding the arrests of the two men.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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