The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least 130 people for “high-level” cybercrimes, including 113 foreign citizens, including 87 men and 26 women from China and Malaysia.
17 of the suspects are Nigerian, according to a statement released on Sunday by Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi.
According to him, the suspects were taken into custody at a structure in the Federal Capital Territory’s Jahi neighbourhood’s Next Cash and Carry area.
According to Adejobi, the suspects were allegedly facilitating illegal activities with the use of computers and other advanced technologies.
Adejobi said, “The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (four males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.”
“This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.”
“The operation, which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, November 3, 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).”
According to Adejobi, the police were examining the evidence that had been taken from the accused.
He said, “We are investigating the matter and scientifically analyzing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of our investigations.”
“We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.”
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