The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a successful operation carried out by officers from Zone 7 Command in collaboration with the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja.
In a statement released by Police spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on X this Monday, it was disclosed that the operation led to the apprehension of 113 foreign nationals engaged in advanced cybercrime activities, such as internet fraud and marketing scams.
The statement indicated that these arrests occurred on November 3, 2024, in Jahi, Abuja, during an operation that uncovered significant evidence vital to the syndicate’s cyber activities.
Items recovered during the operation included: – A Toyota Tundra vehicle – Multiple laptops, smartphones, and tablets – High-capacity servers, routers, and drones – Specialized cyber equipment and game consoles – Identity cards, passports, and travel documents – Central processing units and communication devices
The statement reads, “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.
“The arraignment of these suspects follows extensive investigations that have uncovered the alleged involvement of these individuals in criminal activities spanning both cybercrime, immigration offences and human trafficking networks.
“The Nigeria Police Force will continue to work closely with international law enforcement agencies and Embassies to track and prosecute cybercriminals, combat cybercrime and other forms of transnational criminal activity and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable under Nigerian law”.
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