The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 192 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency and romance scams.
The arrests were made on January 23, 2025.
Among those detained are 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two individuals from Kazakhstan, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian.
The operation was conducted across multiple locations, targeting syndicates exploiting digital platforms for fraudulent activities.
According to the EFCC, the suspects were allegedly engaged in sophisticated schemes that targeted victims through cryptocurrency scams and romance fraud, swindling unsuspecting individuals of their money and personal data.
The anti-graft agency stated that the arrests were part of a broader effort to combat rising cybercrime in Nigeria and strengthen global cooperation in tackling cross-border fraud.
Further investigations are still ongoing, and the EFCC has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring that those involved are prosecuted according to the law.
