The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the successful apprehension of 113 foreign nationals involved in advanced cybercrime activities. The operation, led by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), was carried out in Jahi, Abuja, on November 3, 2024.
In a statement released by Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday, the arrests were described as part of an ongoing effort to combat sophisticated internet fraud, marketing scams, and other cyber-related crimes. The operation also uncovered substantial evidence tied to the syndicate’s activities.
Items seized during the raid included a Toyota Tundra vehicle, numerous laptops, smartphones, and tablets, high-capacity servers, routers, drones, cyber-specific equipment, gaming consoles, identity documents, passports, and central processing units.
The suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges that include computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration. Investigations also revealed connections to broader criminal networks involving human trafficking and transnational crimes.
The statement emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to intensifying efforts against cybercriminals. It highlighted plans to continue collaborating with international law enforcement agencies and embassies to track and prosecute perpetrators under Nigerian law.
This operation marks another step in Nigeria’s campaign to combat cybercrime and ensure accountability for transnational criminal activities.
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