An Akure Magistrate Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of a popular businesswoman, Ogunbote Omolere, popularly known as “Lizzy CEO,” over an alleged N6.9 million visa fraud.
As reported by Tribune, the defendant was arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing, following allegations that she collected money from a victim under the guise of facilitating a Canadian visa.
Police prosecutor, Inspector Josephine Anjana, told the court that the suspect and other accomplices still at large allegedly committed the offences between February and August 2025 around the NEPA area of Akure.
According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly used different bank accounts to obtain a total sum of N6,901,000 from one Ologun Emmanuel Leke with the promise of securing a Canadian visa.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 418, 419, 388 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ondo State.
The charge alleged that the suspect diverted the money for personal use through multiple accounts belonging to different individuals.
“That you, Ogunduboye Omolere and others now at large, did obtain the sum of N6,901,000 under the pretence of procuring a Canadian visa, which you failed to provide,” the charge partly read.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Counsel to the defendant subsequently urged the court to admit her to bail pending the determination of the case.
Ruling on the application, the Magistrate, Temitope Agnes Adurota, granted bail to the defendant with stringent conditions, including the submission of her international passport.
The court also directed that one of the sureties must be a Level 14 officer or above and provide evidence of last promotion.
In addition, the guarantors were ordered to provide certificates of occupancy for landed properties within Akure metropolis as well as tax clearance certificates covering at least three years.
The magistrate thereafter ordered the remand of the defendant in a correctional facility pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions.
The case was adjourned till June 19 for continuation of trial.
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