Cybercrime Bust: 130 Foreign Nationals and Nigerians Arrested in Major Police Operation
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, for alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities deemed a threat to national security. Among those arrested are 87 male and 26 female foreign nationals, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, as well as four male and 13 female Nigerian collaborators.
This strategic operation took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, through a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja. The suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate their criminal activities.
The raid was led by Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, and involved officers from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analyzing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations,” said a statement from the police.
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