"Police arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in FCT" 3 November 2024

About 130 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, for alleged high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities against the national security.

The foreign nationals who are majorly Chinese and Malaysian consist of 87 males and 26 females were arrested in Jahi area of Abuja.

A statement by the Force spokesman... reads partly: “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....