A renewed push to combat cross-border fraud took shape in Lagos as the Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, CP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo, convened a high-level meeting with delegates from the U.S. Consulate.
The meeting, held at the PSFU headquarters in Ikoyi, brought together senior officers of the Unit and a team of Overseas Crime Investigators from the U.S. Consulate, led by Special Agent Jonathan McAlister. At the heart of the discussions was a shared determination to strengthen collaboration in tackling visa fraud and other forms of transnational financial crimes.
Sources at the meeting disclosed that both sides explored practical ways to deepen intelligence sharing and enhance operational cooperation in response to increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes that cut across borders.
Particular attention was given to emerging patterns in visa-related fraud and cyber-enabled crimes, with both parties acknowledging the urgent need for coordinated enforcement strategies to disrupt criminal networks operating across jurisdictions.
Speaking during the engagement, CP Okpoziakpo reaffirmed the PSFU’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-driven investigations. He stressed that international partnerships remain vital in addressing the complexities of transnational crime, noting that closer collaboration would improve investigative efficiency and enable faster exchange of critical information.
The U.S. delegation, in its response, commended the efforts of the PSFU in combating fraud-related offences. The team also expressed its readiness to expand cooperation through technical support, joint training initiatives, and strengthened information-sharing frameworks.
The meeting ended on a note of mutual resolve, with both parties agreeing to sustain the partnership as part of broader efforts to protect financial systems and bring perpetrators of cross-border fraud to justice.
The Police Special Fraud Unit reiterated its assurance to the public of its continued vigilance and dedication to safeguarding citizens from fraud, while working closely with international partners to curb transnational criminal activities.
The statement was issued and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Unit, DSP Ovie Kenneth Ewhubare, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, PSFU, Ikoyi-Lagos, on April 10, 2026.
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