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Nine Cybercriminals Convicted in Nigeria's Major Fraud Crackdown

5/14/2025

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Nine cybercriminals faced justice in Calabar, Nigeria, as the Federal High Court handed down convictions for internet fraud, impersonation, and money laundering. Sentences varied from six months to two years, with several required to make restitution. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spearheaded the prosecutions for crimes committed between 2023 and 2024, sending a strong message against cybercrime.

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Nine cybercriminals faced justice in Calabar, Nigeria, as the Federal High Court handed down convictions for internet fraud, impersonation, and money laundering. Sentences varied from six months to two years, with several required to make restitution. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spearheaded the prosecutions for crimes committed between 2023 and 2024, sending a strong message against cybercrime.