A Nigerian woman has come forward seeking assistance after claiming she lost her entire life savings of ₦18 million to a travel agent while applying for a Canadian visa.
She stated that she handed over ₦18 million to the agent for visa processing. A video she posted alleged that the agent submitted forged bank statements as part of her application.
Canadian immigration officials rejected her visa application and, due to the fraudulent documents, placed a five‑year ban on any future applications from her.
Despite the refusal, the agent has allegedly declined to return the ₦18 million she paid.
She described the experience as devastating, explaining that she had poured all her savings into the effort and now feels her life has been upended.
Her story has drawn sympathy online, with many Nigerians advising future travelers to vet visa consultants thoroughly and examine every document they submit on their behalf before lodging an application.
The claims remain unverified, and the agent has not issued a public response. If true, the case could raise both civil and criminal legal questions.
In her own words she pleaded: “Nigerians please come and help me, I used my entire life savings of ₦18 million to pay a travel agent ₦18 million for a Canada visa, only to discover I was scammed, Canada denied my visa and barred me for five years, the agent refuses to refund my ₦18 million, my life is ruined.”
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— Gossip Mill Nigeria (@GossipMillNaija) June 27, 2026
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