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51 Foreign Nationals Deported in Nigeria Cybercrime Crackdown

8/22/2025

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On August 21, 2025, the EFCC and NIS repatriated 51 foreign nationals, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, increasing total deportations to 102 since August 15.
The deportees were among 192 individuals arrested in Lagos during a cybercrime syndicate operation.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to preventing Nigeria from becoming a refuge for international criminals.
Additional deportations are anticipated, possibly related to a recent court ruling on plea bargains.

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On August 21, 2025, the EFCC and NIS repatriated 51 foreign nationals, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, increasing total deportations to 102 since August 15.
The deportees were among 192 individuals arrested in Lagos during a cybercrime syndicate operation.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to preventing Nigeria from becoming a refuge for international criminals.
Additional deportations are anticipated, possibly related to a recent court ruling on plea bargains.