Cybercrime Crackdown: Nigeria Convicts 21 Foreign Nationals In Major Fraud Case
Nigeria has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a high-profile cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja late last year, in what authorities describe as a major win in the fight against internet fraud.
The group, made up mainly of Chinese and Malaysian citizens, was part of a 130-strong network arrested during a police raid in Jahi, Abuja, on 3 November 2024.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives swooped on the building, detaining 113 foreign suspects alongside 17 Nigerian collaborators accused of large-scale internet scams, hacking operations and other offences threatening national security and economic stability.
Following months of detailed investigation, backed by forensic evidence and expert testimony, the convicted 21 were sentenced on 1 August 2025.
Trials for the remaining defendants are ongoing, with police working alongside the Ministry of Justice to secure further convictions.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun said the verdict should serve as a warning to cybercriminals worldwide that “Nigeria will not serve as a safe haven for criminal enterprises.”
The Force pledged to continue using advanced technology and international partnerships to dismantle organised cybercrime networks.
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