Nigerian troops rescue 17 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued at least 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States. The daring rescue was carried out on Thursday, October 17, 2025, under Operation FANSAN YAMA, an ongoing military mission to eliminate bandits and kidnappers in the North Central region. According […]
Nigeria deports 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cybercrimes and ponzi schemes
The Nigerian Immigration Service has begun deporting 42 out of 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted for cybercrime and Ponzi scheme offences. The first group of deportees was flown out of Nigeria on Sunday, August 17. They were part of 759 people arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2023, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, […]
Nigeria police secure conviction of 21 foreigners in major cybercrime case
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a major cybercrime network operating in the country. According to DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer at the Abuja headquarters, the convicted individuals were found guilty of participating in extensive internet scams, hacking schemes, and other cyber-related crimes. […]
Court Jails 15 Chinese For Cybercrime In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted 15 Chinese nationals in Lagos for being involved in online fraud and cyber-related crimes. According to EFCC’s announcement, two judges—Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu—delivered the sentences at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. Those convicted are Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng […]
Court jails 8 Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has successfully jailed eight Chinese nationals for their roles in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. This judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on July 1, 2025. Those convicted include Guo Qiang (also known as Wu You You), Yang Shumei, […]
Court jails six Chinese for Cyber-terrorism and Internet Fraud in Lagos
Six Chinese men have been sentenced to one year in prison in Lagos for their roles in cyber-terrorism and online fraud. The judgment was given by Justices D. I. Dipeolu and A. O. Faji at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. The six men are JIA You (also called A. You), Wang Zheng Feng (also […]
EFCC arrests six Nigerians, two Chinese nationals over illegal mining in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eight people for taking part in illegal mining activities in Ogere, a town in Ogun State. Among those arrested were two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians. The EFCC’s Lagos team in Ikoyi carried out the arrest during a surprise operation on Friday, May 9, 2025. The […]
EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported that its officers from the Uyo Zonal Command arrested five Chinese nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal mining. This incident occurred in the Ndito-Eka-Iba village located in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended between […]
Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped in Ogun State, Nigeria
Two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, were abducted on Sunday in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State, Nigeria. The two men, who work with Good One Carton Company in the area, left their workplace around 1:45 pm to visit friends without any security escort. On Monday, Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson […]