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Seven Chinese Nationals Jailed in Nigeria for Cyberterrorism and Crypto Fraud

21 June 2025 Daily Feed Chinese Nationals, Crypto Fraud, Cyberterrorism, EFCC

Seven Chinese Nationals Jailed in Nigeria for Cyberterrorism and Crypto Fraud A significant crackdown on international cybercrime unfolded in Lagos, Nigeria, as a federal high court sentenced seven Chinese nationals to prison for orchestrating a sophisticated network of internet fraud and cyberterrorism. Tied to romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, this case lays bare the […]

Nigeria Strikes Back: 800 Arrested in Massive “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam Bust

19 December 2024 Daily Feed Cryptocurrency Scam, EFCC, Lagos, Pig Butchering

Unmasking the “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam in Nigeria Nigerian authorities have delivered a powerful blow to cybercrime networks, arresting nearly 800 individuals involved in a sophisticated “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scam. Spearheaded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), this operation targeted a nerve center in Lagos where foreign nationals and local accomplices devised intricate […]