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Aku.africa: Licensed Nigerian Payment Rail—or “Visa Penalty Letter” Scam?

Compliance Charlene Lensburg - January 15, 2026

FinTelegram received a whistleblower allegation that Aku (aku.africa) may be issuing falsified “Visa penalty letters” to pressure clients into paying large “penalties.” We cannot currently verify or falsify this claim. What we can do now is document Aku’s public footprint: corporate representations, products, and Nigeria’s regulatory perimeter—then invite insiders to help close the gaps.

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