Police arrest 113 foreigners for cybercrime
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects for "high-level" cybercrimes.Among the suspects are 113 foreign nationals, 87 men and 26 women from China and Malaysia.
According to a statement released on Sunday by Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, 17 of the suspects are Nigerian.
He stated that the suspects were apprehended at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Federal Capital Territory.
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Adejobi stated that the suspects were allegedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
According to Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, as well as 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females), for alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities endangering national security.
"This strategic operation involved a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were allegedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
"The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC)."
Adejobi claims that the police were examining the exhibits recovered from the suspects.
He stated, "We are investigating the situation and scientifically analyzing the evidence recovered from them. Once our investigations are completed, the suspects will face court charges.
"We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due."
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