The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned visa agent Adediwura Adesina Stanley before the Lagos State High Court on charges of conspiracy, forgery, and using false documents in an attempt to secure a United Kingdom visa.
Stanley appeared in court on March 11, 2026, before Hon. Justice I. Ijelu under Charge No: ID/27584C/2026. The ICPC alleged that he colluded with Olufemi Samuel Adewunmi and Oluwayemi Oyinkan to forge financial documents, including a corporate payslip and a United Bank for Africa (UBA) bank statement, to mislead the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) division of the UK Home Office.
He faces prosecution under Sections 516 and 467 of the Criminal Code Act for conspiracy and forgery, and Sections 17(1)(c) and 25(1)(a) of the ICPC Act 2000 for knowingly using false documents and making false statements to public officials.
During the arraignment, Stanley’s lawyer applied for bail, which the prosecution, led by Yvonne Williams-Mbata, opposed, citing the risk of flight and potential witness interference. A procedural dispute arose when the defense submitted a “reply” to the prosecution’s counter-affidavit, which Justice Ijelu clarified was not recognized under current law.
Despite objections, the court granted Stanley bail of N10 million with two sureties of equal value. Conditions include:
One surety must be a blood relative residing in Lagos State.
Sureties must provide proof of income tax, livelihood, and verifiable residence.
Sureties must swear that Stanley will not leave Nigeria during the trial.
Stanley must deposit his international passport with the court.
The trial has been scheduled to commence on April 1, 2026, according to a statement by J. Okor Odey, ICPC spokesperson.
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