ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned 113 foreign nationals allegedly involved in a series of cybercrimes including internet fraud and marketing scams.
The suspects were arrested on November 3, 2024, in Jahi, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, while commending operatives of the Force for their professionalism, reaffirmed the “capabilities and expertise of the Nigeria Police Force in tackling cybercrimes and protecting cyberspace in Nigeria and beyond.”
According to a statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP stated this while “commending the Police operatives attached to Zone 7 Command and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) Abuja for bursting a group of foreign nationals involved in a series of cybercrimes including internet fraud and marketing scams.”
According to the statement, “During investigation, operatives of the NPF-NCCC recovered a vast array of digital critical evidence, believed to be instrumental in the syndicate’s cybercrime operations.
“The recovered items include 1 Black Toyota Tundra vehicle, laptops of different makes, smartphones of various brands, tablets, desktops, computers and keyboards, Harman/Kardon sound system, MTN routers, Huawei routers, Airtel routers, D-Link routers, Starlink routers, Gamepads, 1 Sony PlayStation 5, a central processing unit, Multiple SIM cards from both local international service providers, high-capacity servers, drones and specialised cyber-equipment, international passports, identity cards, and travel documents.
“These assets recovered are suspected to have been used in executing a range of cybercrime activities, including unauthorised data breaches, marketing scams and other cybercrime activities.
“The scale and sophistication of the operation underscores the increasing global threat posed by cyber-criminal syndicates operating across borders.”
As a follow-up to the investigation and recoveries, compiled with credible evidence against the suspects, the “Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has arraigned the 113 foreign nationals facing serious charges, including computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration, before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
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