Nigeria Police arrest 113 foreigners for alleged cybercrimes
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 113 foreign nationals comprising 87 males and 26 females, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security
Penpushing reports that the Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi made this known in a statement explaining that the foreigners were arrested alongside their 17 Nigerian collaborators which include 4 males and 13 females
The statement said 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.
Penpushing further reports that Adejobi added that the operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, November 2,2024 comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
‘We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations. We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due’, the statement read.
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