The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Badagry has uncovered a suspected cross-border recruitment and network marketing syndicate, leading to the arrest of 21 foreign nationals purportedly involved in a fraudulent operation.
According to Badagry Today, The NSCDC initiated the operation following a complaint on May 6, 2026, from Atokari Allah Iderim, a citizen of the Central African Republic, who claimed he was misled and unlawfully detained by individuals associated with a business platform, QNET.
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The complainant alleged that he was promised job opportunities and travel arrangements to Cameroon but, upon reaching Nigeria, he and others were pressured into signing up for the business scheme instead.
He claimed that his mobile phone was confiscated and sold, and his foreign SIM cards were destroyed. Ultimately, he was given N10,000 for food and instructed not to leave until he raised funds for registration in the scheme.
In response to the complaint, NSCDC operatives targeted the Torikoh area of Badagry, arresting 21 individuals, including 16 males and five females, who are reportedly from Togo, the Benin Republic, and the Central African Republic.
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The agency noted that some of those arrested identified themselves as leaders and trainers within the organization. Initial investigations indicated that recruits were required to pay around 650,000 CFA francs to participate in the scheme.
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Investigators suggested that the group specialized in enticing young individuals from neighboring African countries to Nigeria with the promise of better economic prospects. Further inquiries revealed that the syndicate operated various camps and branches in areas such as Aradagun, Mowo, Badagry Town, and Limca.
The arrested individuals have been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further examination regarding alleged immigration violations, as many were found without valid travel documents.
The NSCDC announced that investigations are ongoing to fully understand the operation’s extent, identify additional collaborators, and determine possible offenses related to irregular migration, fraudulent recruitment, extortion, and unlawful confinement.
