UK-based Nigerian YouTuber arrested for alleged fraud
Nigerian YouTuber Emdee Tiamiyu, residing in the United Kingdom, has been apprehended on suspicion of fraudulent activities.
Tiamiyu gained attention earlier for his contentious BBC interview discussing Nigerian immigrants, a discussion that may have influenced UK government policies towards Nigerian students, particularly regarding family visas.
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The alleged fraud revolves around £160 reportedly misappropriated from UK government resettlement funds, intended to support Tiamiyu’s integration after his asylum claim post-interview, but allegedly used for constructing a house in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The UK government is yet to issue an official statement regarding the arrest or the specific allegations. The incident has potential implications for bilateral relations and the international student community in the UK.
