3rd November, 2024
By Paul Dada
The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 113 foreigners for high-level cyber crimes.
A statement released on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said the foreign suspects included 87 males and 26 females. The statement added that they were from China and Malaysia.
Adejobi however, said there were 17 Nigerians who were collaborators with the foreign suspects.
He 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 (4 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, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).”
He said the police were investigating the matter.
“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing 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.“
