The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) mentioned it has arrested 4 Chinese language nationals and 101 Nigerians over an alleged perpetration of web fraud in Abuja.
In response to the Fee, the suspects have been apprehended in a enterprise condo within the Gudu axis of Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
The EFCC mentioned this was in continuation of its efforts to scrub the nation of web fraud and different acts of corruption.
“The suspects, comprising 67 males (together with 4 Chinese language) and 38 females have been allegedly concerned in a lodge evaluate job rip-off concentrating on victims and resorts in Europe and different elements of the world.
“The suspects shall be charged to courtroom upon the conclusion of the investigations,” the Fee said.
Whereas Nigeria is at present battling to redeem its picture internationally over its tag as a haven for web fraudsters, the most recent developments are pointing to a extra harmful dimension with the rise within the variety of foreigners perpetrating crimes within the nation.
Final month, the EFCC arrested 792 suspects for his or her alleged involvement in cryptocurrency funding fraud and romance scams in Lagos State, together with 148 Chinese language trainers.
In the meantime, the EFCC just lately disclosed that it dismissed 27 officers in 2024 for participating in fraudulent actions and misconduct.
In response to the Head, of media and publicity on the Fee, Dele Oyewale, the dismissals adopted suggestions from the EFCC’s Workers Disciplinary Committee and have been ratified by the Fee’s Government Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede.
