Alleged Visa Scam: Nigerian Health Workers Seek Help to Recover Over ₦18.5 Million Lost to Fake Luxembourg Caregiver Scheme

Introduction: A Cry for Help from Healthcare Workers

For many Nigerian healthcare workers, the search for better opportunities abroad is driven not by greed, but by survival—low wages, burnout, and limited career growth continue to push nurses and other health professionals to explore international options.

Sadly, this desperation has also made some healthcare workers targets of alleged visa and relocation scams.

In this report, five Nigerian health workers have reached out to Nurses Network Arena (NNA) seeking public awareness and assistance after they were allegedly defrauded of over ₦18.5 million in what they believed was a legitimate Luxembourg caregiver visa processing scheme.

The Allegation: What the Victims Are Claiming

According to information provided to NNA, the victims allege that a man identified as Abass Ogundipe Ogundepo, described as a Nigerian male nurse in his 30s, presented himself as a travel and relocation agent facilitating caregiver visas to Luxembourg.

Background Information (As Alleged by the Victims)

The victims state that the individual:

Claimed origin from Sepeteri, Oyo State

Claimed to be resident in Luxembourg during the transaction period

Identified himself as a trained nurse, reportedly linked to:

Usman Danfodiyo School of Nursing, Sokoto

Baptist School of Nursing, Saki, Oyo State

Later evidence allegedly suggests he was actually resident in Igando, Lagos State, not Luxembourg

⚠️ NNA has not independently verified these claims and presents them as allegations pending investigation.

How the Alleged Scam Unfolded

December 2024 – August 2025: Six Months of Promises

The victims—five healthcare workers—say they were introduced to the alleged scheme in December 2024. They were told they could secure a Luxembourg caregiver visa within six months.

Each person was reportedly asked to budget ₦5.6 million, with payments to be made in stages “based on processing needs.”

Over the following months:

• Payments were requested incrementally
• Receipts and bank transfers were made
• Documents were shared, which the victims now believe to be fake
• Excuses were consistently given

whenever video calls were requested, including:

“Office policy does not allow video calls”

“On duty”

“Restricted work environment”

The Financial Losses Incurred

The victims provided a breakdown of funds allegedly paid:

₦4,000,395

₦2,345,000

₦2,315,400

₦5,000,000

₦4,850,000

🔴 Total Alleged Amount Lost: ₦18,510,395

According to the victims, most of these funds were obtained through loans, family contributions, and personal savings—leaving them in serious debt.

Receipts, bank transaction records, and message conversations are reportedly available.

Warning to Healthcare Workers: How to Protect Yourself

NNA strongly advises nurses and healthcare workers to:

• Avoid agents who refuse video calls
• Verify agencies through embassies and official websites
• Never rely solely on WhatsApp or Facebook
• Demand written contracts
• Confirm business registration
• Speak to verified beneficiaries, not screenshots

Be cautious when agents claim “office policies” prevent transparency

If a deal requires secrecy, urgency, and silence—it is a red flag.

Final Thoughts

Migration dreams should not become financial nightmares.

If this story prevents even one nurse from falling into a similar situation, then speaking out matters.

Nurses deserve protection—not exploitation.

📩 Contact NNA

If you:

Have information relevant to this case

Are a victim of similar schemes

Want to share verified experiences

Please contact Nurses Network Arena (NNA) through our official channels.