The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against nine Chinese citizens and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., in Lagos. They are accused of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
The individuals—Su Dong Fu, Zheng Xian Tao, Wang Shi Long, Pan Cai Qi, Ting Liao, Fan Jia, Feng Li Cani, Lu Yong Yao, and Yang Chen Cheng—were part of a larger group arrested during the EFCC’s ‘Eagle Flush Operation’ on December 10, 2024. This operation targeted a syndicate involved in cryptocurrency investment and romance scams.
In court, all nine pleaded not guilty to the charges. Following their pleas, the EFCC’s counsel, M.K. Bashir, requested trial dates and asked the court to remand the defendants in custody. Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, set the trial dates for February 21 and March 7, 2025. He ordered that the defendants be held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre until then.
This case is part of a broader crackdown by the EFCC. Earlier, the commission arraigned 29 Chinese nationals, 10 Filipinos, one Malaysian, one Indonesian, and one Pakistani in Lagos for alleged internet fraud. These individuals were also linked to the December 2024 ‘Eagle Flush Operation’.
The EFCC’s actions highlight Nigeria’s commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting its economy and citizens from fraudulent activities.
