Six Nigerians Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged Romance Fraud and Visa Violations
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Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals in connection with an alleged online romance scam operation in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand.
According to Thai police, the group is suspected of targeting women through social media platforms by using digitally altered and AI-generated images to build fake romantic relationships before allegedly defrauding victims of money.
The six men were identified as Dennis, Ejikeme, Ibekwe, Okorom, Nwosu, and Obielu. Authorities said investigations also revealed that all six had violated Thailand’s immigration laws by overstaying their visas for extended periods.
Police disclosed that Dennis allegedly overstayed his visa by 726 days, while Ejikeme exceeded his stay by 827 days. Ibekwe was said to have remained in the country illegally for 1,166 days.
Investigators further stated that Okorom overstayed by 695 days, while Nwosu allegedly remained in Thailand unlawfully for more than 1,500 days. Authorities did not specify the exact duration of Obielu’s overstay but confirmed he was also in violation of immigration regulations.
Thai authorities said the suspects originally entered the country on student visas. However, preliminary findings reportedly showed no evidence that they attended academic institutions or maintained legitimate employment records during their stay.
The suspects are currently being interrogated as investigations continue into the alleged scam network and possible additional victims.
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