Nigerian Woman Sentenced in U.S. for Fraudulent Student Visa Scheme

Nigerian Woman Sentenced in U.S. for Fraudulent Student Visa Scheme

A 26 year old Nigerian citizen, Mercy Ojedeji, has been handed a 41 month prison sentence in the United States after being found guilty of securing a student visa and university admission through fraudulent means.

According to U.S. authorities, she illegally obtained entry into the University of Missouri, along with a Social Security number, a driver’s license, a $49,000 stipend, a bank account and housing benefits tied to the false enrollment