The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned 113 foreign nationals at the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple charges, including cybercrime, computer-related fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unlawful data access.
According to a statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were apprehended on November 3, 2024, during a coordinated operation led by the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and Zone 7 Command in Jahi, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory.
During the raid, police seized an array of sophisticated digital equipment suspected to have been used in executing cybercriminal activities. Recovered items included laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers, high-capacity servers, drones, gaming devices, multiple SIM cards, international passports, and other travel documents.
A Black Toyota Tundra vehicle and a Harman/Kardon sound system were also confiscated.
“These assets are suspected to have been instrumental in executing a range of cybercrime activities, such as unauthorized data breaches, marketing scams, and other sophisticated operations,” the police statement read.
The suspects are also facing charges related to immigration violations and human trafficking networks. The arraignment followed a thorough investigation that provided credible evidence against the individuals.
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to combat cybercrime and protect Nigerian citizens.
He also pledged continued collaboration with international law enforcement agencies and foreign embassies to dismantle cross-border criminal syndicates.
“The Nigeria Police Force is well-equipped and dedicated to tackling cases of cybercrime and ensuring justice is served,” Egbetokun stated.
