In a recent crackdown, Nigeria has deported a significant number of foreigners, including 50 Chinese nationals, as part of a determined effort to dismantle one of the country’s largest foreign-led cybercrime syndicates. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reported that these individuals were convicted of offenses including cyberterrorism and internet fraud.
This operation witnessed 192 foreigners detained during a sting operation in Lagos last Friday, as Nigeria grapples with its reputation as a hotspot for internet fraud. The EFCC acknowledged that cybercrime cases, particularly involving scams and romances, have surged dramatically over the past year.
The sweep, known as "Eagle Flush," was initiated based on actionable intelligence, with 148 of the arrested individuals identified as Chinese. This marks the agency’s second extensive operation targeting foreign involvement in cybercrime within a year, signaling an ongoing battle against these illicit activities.
The EFCC has previously identified links between the rise in cybercrimes in Nigeria and issues like unemployment, economic challenges, and insufficient regulatory measures. Last year, social media platforms like Meta took action against thousands of accounts from Nigeria involved in sextortion schemes.
As the EFCC continues to conduct deportations and clamp down on cybercriminals, the public is urged to stay vigilant against online scams, which have proven to be increasingly prevalent.
Aside from ongoing scrutiny of international fraud networks, the Nigerian government remains committed to addressing the underlying societal issues that contribute to such crimes.
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This operation witnessed 192 foreigners detained during a sting operation in Lagos last Friday, as Nigeria grapples with its reputation as a hotspot for internet fraud. The EFCC acknowledged that cybercrime cases, particularly involving scams and romances, have surged dramatically over the past year.
The sweep, known as "Eagle Flush," was initiated based on actionable intelligence, with 148 of the arrested individuals identified as Chinese. This marks the agency’s second extensive operation targeting foreign involvement in cybercrime within a year, signaling an ongoing battle against these illicit activities.
The EFCC has previously identified links between the rise in cybercrimes in Nigeria and issues like unemployment, economic challenges, and insufficient regulatory measures. Last year, social media platforms like Meta took action against thousands of accounts from Nigeria involved in sextortion schemes.
As the EFCC continues to conduct deportations and clamp down on cybercriminals, the public is urged to stay vigilant against online scams, which have proven to be increasingly prevalent.
Aside from ongoing scrutiny of international fraud networks, the Nigerian government remains committed to addressing the underlying societal issues that contribute to such crimes.
For more updates, follow us on our social media platforms.
