Nigeria deports 51 foreigners jailed for cyberterrorism and internet fraud
The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime and online fraud. This move took place on Thursday, August 21, 2025. These individuals were among 192 Chinese and Philippine citizens arrested last December by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for involvement in cybercrime activities. The latest deportation includes 50 Chinese […]
Nasarawa police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged k!lling of suspected internet fraudster
The Nasarawa State Police Command has started a search for a herbalist known only as Alfa. He is suspected of being involved in a ritual killing and an attempted murder in Mararaba. The case came to light after a report was filed by Jamilu Abubakar, a member of a local vigilante group. Abubakar reportedly took […]
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. […]
EFCC Operatives Bust ‘Yahoo Academy’ In Abia State, Arrests 23 Suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered a cybercrime training center in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, and arrested 23 individuals connected to the illegal activity. The agency shared the update through its official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that 8 of those arrested were trainees learning how to commit internet fraud, […]
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 […]
Four jailed in Kaduna for online fraud, impersonation
Four young men have been sentenced in Kaduna for scamming people online using fake names and false promises. The Kaduna State High Court found Promise Usman, Daniel Chinedu, Fahad Yusuf Badamasi, and Emmanuel Chidera Udochukwu guilty of online fraud and impersonation. They were taken to court by the Kaduna office of the Economic and Financial […]
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, […]
EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 people suspected of being involved in online fraud. The arrests were made in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The suspects were picked up on Monday, June 30, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, which is a suburb of Abuja. Their arrest followed reliable information that […]
Yahoo boys have caused us National shame. They launder money for politicians – EFCC boss, Ola Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has spoken out against the growing activities of internet scammers, commonly called Yahoo Boys. According to him, these fraudsters are causing serious embarrassment to Nigeria. Speaking during a media briefing held on Monday, June 16, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede said […]
Lagos court jails four Filipinos, seven Nigerians for cyberterrorism, internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has succeeded in getting four Filipinos and seven Nigerians convicted for online fraud and cybercrime. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi delivered the ruling after the EFCC filed separate cases against each of the accused. The four foreigners found guilty are Reyna […]