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In a disturbing turn of events, an investigation has revealed alleged fraudulent practices within a visa processing agency, Oceanpot Cargo/Travel and Tour, located at 2, Afisman Drive, off Oduyemi Street, opposite Ikeja Local Government Office, Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
The case involves Mrs. Fayobi Oluwakemi, who applied for a Canada work visa through the agency. According to Mr. Terry the processing duration spanned over seven months, commencing from September 2022. Shockingly, he claims to have paid a staggering sum of 7.280 million Naira for the visa processing.
The visa type sought was a Canada work visa, and Mr. Terry’s wife was the applicant. The primary contact person at the agency, identified as ADEWOLU ADEDOJA ADIJAT initially assured Mr. TERRY of a smooth process, promising a swift turnaround time of five months. However, as the months passed, Mr. TERRY’s concerns deepened as neither the visa nor satisfactory updates were provided.
Upon further inquiry, Mr. Terry discovered discrepancies and inconsistencies within the agency’s operations. The primary contact person, ADEWOLU ADEDOJA ADIJAT allegedly distanced herself from the agency after payments were made, leaving Mr. TERRY and his wife in a state of uncertainty.
Subsequently, another individual, identified as OSOFUYE OMODUNI , urged Mrs Oluwakemi to make additional payments to expedite the process, citing the need for a total payment of 7 million Naira by December 2023 for visa issuance.
Despite the substantial financial commitments made by Mr. Terry , he alleges a lack of transparency and accountability from the agency’s management, particularly the Managing Director, Seun Potoki George. Efforts to reach the agency’s representatives have been futile, with no response to calls or messages, and the physical office reportedly vacant.
*In response to these allegations, Managing Director Seun Potoki George stated, “Please sir, who says I allegedly collected 7m? Please who? Sir, you supposed to call me first before messages. Okay…you can come to the office when you have time sir. I will be in the office on Friday from 12 noon till 7pm. I’m not obliged to give you information on my client just like that…let’s see you face to face in the office first and if that is not okay I don’t know how to respond to your demand. If we see in the office and that is not pleasing to you or him then we can take it up to the next step. We are a company and that it why we would not do anyhow… And hope you too understand that!”*
Mr. Terry’s ordeal underscores a troubling trend of exploitation and deceit within the visa processing industry, where vulnerable individuals seeking legitimate opportunities abroad are preyed upon by unscrupulous entities.
In light of these allegations, it is imperative that relevant authorities investigate Oceanpot Cargo/Travel and Tour to ensure accountability and restitution for affected individuals. Furthermore, Mr. Terry’s plea for intervention highlights the urgent need for regulatory oversight and consumer protection measures within the visa processing sector.
As this investigation unfolds, it serves as a cautionary tale for prospective visa applicants to exercise due diligence and vigilance when engaging with visa processing agencies, and underscores the importance of seeking reputable and accredited service providers to avoid falling victim to similar schemes.
