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The Digest:
A federal high court in Abuja has convicted 21 foreign nationals involved in cybercrime and money laundering. The convicts, who entered into a plea bargain with the Nigeria Police Force, were fined N1 million each and ordered deported within six days.


Key Points:
  • 21 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime and money laundering.
  • The convicts are from China, Indonesia, Brazil, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
  • The defendants operated fraudulent online platforms, including 9f.com, c2.top, and 8pg.top.
  • Each convict is required to pay a N1 million fine.
  • The convicts will be deported within six working days.
  • Electronic devices used in the crimes were forfeited to the federal government.
  • The remaining 88 defendants are still on trial, with dates set for October 22 and 23, 2025.
  • The cybercrimes violated the Cybercrimes Act 2015, amended 2024, and the Money Laundering Act 2022.
The court’s decision to convict and fine 21 foreign nationals underscores Nigeria’s commitment to cracking down on cybercrime and fraudulent activities. With deportations imminent, the focus now shifts to the remaining defendants.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force, FHC