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Police arrest 130 foreigners and Nigerians for alleged cyber crimes

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The Nigerian Police have arrested 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals (87 men and 26 women), mainly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 men and 13 women) for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes of high level, computer hacking. and activities that threaten national security. This strategic operation was carried out through a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of ​​Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.

The operation which was led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, was comprised of officers from the Force Zone 7 Command. Nigerian Police in Abuja and the National Cyber ​​Crime Center (NPF -NCCC).

We are investigating the matter and scientifically analyzing the evidence recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court once our investigations are concluded.

We will update the public on the results of our investigations when necessary.

Thank you.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, 3 November 2024.

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