The police has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a high-profile internet fraud syndicate uncovered in Abuja in November 2024.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Sunday, described the conviction as “a significant legal victory” in the Police’s sustained fight against cyber-related crimes and protection of national security.
Narrating the series of events that led to the conviction of the foreigners, Adejobi revealed that police operatives arrested 130 suspects, comprising 113 foreign nationals, predominantly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and 17 Nigerian collaborators during a rain in Abuja in November 2024.
The Force Spokesperson further noted that the arrested suspects were involved in cybercrime capable of undermining Nigeria’s national security and economic stability.
The suspects were thereafter in court on December 2nd, 2024.
“The trial process, which involved the presentation of robust digital forensic evidence and expert testimonies, has progressed steadily through the judicial system. As of Friday, 1st August 2025, twenty-one (21) of the accused have been convicted and sentenced by the competent court of jurisdiction.
“Prosecution of the remaining defendants continues, with the Police working closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure full accountability,” Adejobi noted.
Quoting the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Adejobi noted that the outcome signals to both domestic and foreign cybercriminals that Nigeria will not provide cover for illicit enterprises.
Adejobi also assured members of the public that the police force will leverage state-of-the-art tools, cross-border cooperation, and meticulous inquiry to break up organised cybercrime rings.
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