In a significant move against cybercrime, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged 20 foreign nationals in a Lagos court, including 15 from the Philippines, one from Indonesia, and four from China. They are accused of engaging in online scams that threaten Nigeria's economy.
The arrests were part of a December 2024 raid at the Big Leaf Building in Victoria Island, Lagos, following credible intelligence. The defendants face charges of hacking and recruiting Nigerian youths for identity theft.
During court proceedings, EFCC lawyer Nwandu Ukoha requested that they be held in custody until trial. The defense sought a delay for possible negotiations, but Judge Musa Kakaki ordered them to remain in custody until their trial, scheduled for March 18 and 20.
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