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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed the successful apprehension of 113 foreign nationals during a joint operation conducted by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja.
The suspects, accused of running sophisticated cybercrime networks, were arrested on November 3, 2024, in Jahi, Abuja.
During the operation, authorities seized a significant amount of evidence linked to their criminal activities, including:
A Toyota Tundra
Various laptops, smartphones, and tablets
High-capacity servers, routers, and drones
Specialized cyber tools and gaming consoles
Identity cards, passports, and other travel documents
Central processing units and communication devices
Following the arrests, the NPF-NCCC filed charges against the individuals at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The allegations include computer-related fraud, illegal data access, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and immigration violations.
Police investigations also unveiled connections to broader criminal networks involving human trafficking and other transnational offences.
In a statement, NPF spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi emphasized the agency’s commitment to collaborating with international law enforcement and embassies to dismantle cybercrime syndicates and bring perpetrators to justice under Nigerian law.