The Digest:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The repatriation process is part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign-led cybercrime syndicates.
Key Points:
- 51 foreign nationals, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were deported for involvement in cybercrime.
- The deportations are part of a larger operation involving the arrest of 192 foreign nationals in Lagos.
- The arrests were based on intelligence about one of the largest foreign-led cybercrime syndicates operating in Nigeria.
- The deported individuals were convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud.
- The repatriation exercise began on August 15 and is ongoing, with further deportations expected.
- The EFCC confirmed that additional deportations will take place in the coming days.
- The crackdown aims to disrupt international cybercriminal activities in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s ongoing effort to combat cybercrime has led to the deportation of 51 foreign nationals involved in internet fraud, with more deportations set to follow. This move underscores Nigeria's commitment to tackling global cybercrime syndicates.
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