Four Nigerians have been jailed in the UK for forging over 2,000 marriage certificates, allowing illegal residency. The criminals were part of an organized gang targeting the EU Settlement Scheme. The Home Office investigation uncovered their fraudulent activities, leading to their conviction and a total of 13 years in prison.
Four Nigerians have been sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison by Woolwich Crown Court, London, for forging over 2,000 marriage certificates that facilitated illegal residency in the UK. The convicted individuals—Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, and Adekunle Kabir—were part of an organized criminal group that orchestrated fraudulent EU Settlement Scheme applications for Nigerian nationals. The Home Office’s investigation revealed that the gang provided false Nigerian Customary Marriage Certificates to help applicants remain in the country. Paul Moran, the Home Office's Chief Immigration Officer, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that the group's primary motive was financial gain, and praised the efforts to bring them to justice.
The case has sparked significant reactions on social media. Many users criticized the group, highlighting their criminal actions as a disgrace to Nigeria. Comments ranged from humorous remarks about the group’s predicament to concerns about the impact on Nigerians living abroad. Some users specifically pointed out the ethnicity of the convicts, leading to a discussion about the representation of different Nigerian tribes in illegal activities abroad. Others expressed fears of being wrongly associated with the criminals due to their nationality or ethnicity. The case serves as a reminder of the risks involved in engaging in illegal activities and the repercussions that follow, not only for those directly involved but also for their communities.
