The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 113 foreign nationals involved in sophisticated cybercrime activities, including internet fraud and marketing scams.
The operation, conducted by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja, took place on November 3, 2024, in Jahi, Abuja.
According to Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operation resulted in the recovery of substantial evidence crucial to the syndicate’s cyber operations. Items seized during the operation included a Toyota Tundra vehicle, multiple laptops, smartphones, and tablets, high-capacity servers, routers, and drones, specialized cyber equipment and game consoles, identity cards, passports, and travel documents, as well as central processing units and communication devices.
The arrested suspects have been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, facing serious charges including computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration.
The Nigeria Police Force will continue to work closely with international law enforcement agencies and Embassies to track and prosecute cybercriminals, combat cybercrime, and other forms of transnational criminal activity.
This operation is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to combat cybercrime, which has become a significant challenge in the country. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, the country loses about $500 million annually to cyber-related offenses.
The arrest of these foreign nationals is a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime in Nigeria.
