The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arraigned 113 foreign nationals at the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges including computer-related fraud, unauthorized access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal immigration. These charges follow extensive investigations that uncovered their alleged involvement in cybercrime, immigration violations, and human trafficking networks.

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun While commending the Police operatives attached to Zone 7 command and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) Abuja for bursting a group of foreign Nationals involved in a series of cybercrimes including internet fraud and marketing scams.
Reiterated the Force's commitment to leveraging technological advancements to protect citizens both in the physical and digital realms. Egebtokun who was represented by the FPRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies and embassies, is intensifying efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational criminal activities.

He said during the investigation, a wide range of critical digital evidence was recovered, including a black Toyota Tundra, laptops, smartphones, tablets, desktop computers, gamepads, and a Sony PlayStation 5. Other seized items included routers (MTN, Huawei, and Airtel, D-Link, and Star link), high-capacity servers, drones, identity cards, travel documents, international passports, and multiple SIM cards from both local and international providers.

These items are suspected to have been instrumental in the syndicate’s cybercrime operations, such as data breaches and sophisticated marketing scams. The IGP emphasized the Force’s preparedness and capacity to tackle cybercrime in Nigeria, reaffirming its dedication to protecting the country’s cyberspace and ensuring that offenders face justice.