Nigeria jails 9 Chinese nationals for being part of international cyberfraud syndicate

Nigeria jails 9 Chinese nationals for being part of international cyberfraud syndicate
Nine Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison in Nigeria for their roles in a cybercrime syndicate involving identity theft and online fraud. The Nigerian EFCC conducted a large raid, arresting hundreds of suspects and uncovering a network that recruits and trains Nigerian youths for international cybercriminal activities. #EFCC #OperationEagleFlush

Keypoints

  • The Nigerian EFCC arrested hundreds of suspects during a raid called Operation Eagle Flush.
  • Nine Chinese nationals were convicted and sentenced to prison for involvement in cyberterrorism and identity theft.
  • The syndicate recruited Nigerian youth via social engineering techniques, including WhatsApp recruitment.
  • Convicted Chinese nationals will be deported after completing their sentences and paying fines.
  • The Chinese government has expressed regret and pledged cooperation to address cybercrime issues involving its nationals.

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