The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), teaming up with the Nigerian Immigration Service and Correctional Service, has successfully deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were repatriated on October 16, marking the end of a major crackdown that began in August 2025.
This wide-reaching operation follows the December 2024 sting that arrested 759 suspects linked to a sophisticated cyber-fraud syndicate operating under Genting International Co. Limited. The convicted criminals managed digital Ponzi schemes and trained recruits to defraud victims locally and abroad. The EFCC describes this as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fight against cybercrime, reinforcing its commitment to global cooperation against financial fraud.
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