US-Based Nigerians Raise Alarm Over Alleged Passport Scam Linked to Atlanta Consulate
The suspect, identified only as “KO,” is said to have presented himself as a clergyman and “Prophet of the Most High God.” He reportedly operated through a company known as Global Tours and Partyride LLC, promoting what he described as a “Passport Intervention Program.”
Members of the Nigerian diaspora claim the scheme targeted individuals seeking passport issuance or renewal, with victims paying between $500 and $800 for services that were never delivered.
A senior official of the NIS, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to address the media, confirmed that the agency is tracking the suspect. However, the official noted that investigations have been complicated because the suspect reportedly abandoned his known phone line and address.
