The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of 113 foreign nationals involved in cybercrime operations during a coordinated effort by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by Police spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), the operation was conducted on November 3, 2024, in the Jahi area of Abuja. Substantial evidence linking the suspects to sophisticated cybercrime activities, including internet fraud and marketing scams, was uncovered during the raid.
Items recovered during the operation included:
A Toyota Tundra vehicle, Multiple laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
High-capacity servers, routers, and drones, specialized equipment for cyber and game consoles, identity cards, passports, and travel documents.
The suspects have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on serious charges, including computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration.
The NPF’s statement noted that the arrests followed extensive investigations that exposed the suspects’ involvement in a network of cybercrime, immigration offenses, and human trafficking.
“The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has compiled credible evidence against the suspects to ensure their prosecution under Nigerian law,” the statement read.
The NPF emphasized its commitment to collaborating with international law enforcement agencies and embassies to combat cybercrime and other transnational criminal activities. It vowed to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure justice is served.
