EFCC arrests American man over $2.3m visa scam

Marco Ramirez was arrested and arraigned on 8 counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretences to the tune of $2.3m. He had promised Prince Ejikeme Mgbemena and Frank Egbon that he would invest the money under the Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) and provide American Green Card for members of their families below 18 years.

The case was adjourned till May 21, 2016 for the hearing of bail application after he pleaded not guilty. The judge however ordered him to be remanded in the EFCC custody.... as he begged and cried nt to b deported to USA