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EFCC arraigns 11 Chinese, one Filipino for cybercrime in Lagos

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The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 11 Chinese nationals, a Filipino, and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The suspects—Wang Zheng Ming, Li Yin Hui, Xian Hong Will, Zhang Xiao Lei, Long Zhao Ming, Guo Xiao Fei, Yang Sheng, Wang Zheng Feng, Chen Wenyuan, Liu San Hua, Luo Jia You, and Rheign Dela Vega—were among 792 individuals arrested on December 19, 2024, during the EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” targeting cryptocurrency investment and romance scam syndicates.

They face multiple charges, including cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents.

One charge alleges that Li Yin Hui and Genting International Co. Ltd accessed computer systems to recruit Nigerian youths for identity fraud, violating the Cybercrimes Act.

Another charge accuses Luo Jia You of providing false information to mislead EFCC investigators. Additionally, Long Shao Ming is accused of posing as an American citizen to defraud victims.

All defendants pleaded not guilty. The prosecution requested trial dates and their remand in correctional facilities.

Justice Dipeolu scheduled hearings for February 7, 14, and 21, 2025, ordering the suspects to be held at Ikoyi and Kirikiri Correctional Centres.

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