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“51 Foreigners Deported As Nigeria Battles Rising Cybercrime”

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The Federal Government has repatriated 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and other related crimes.

According to iReporter Online, this operation was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

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The EFCC confirmed the development in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, revealing that the deportees include 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian.

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According to iReporter Online, this recent action has increased the total number of foreigners repatriated since August 15 to 102.

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Earlier, on August 17, the government deported 42 foreign nationals—comprising Chinese and Philippine citizens—convicted by the Federal High Court in Lagos.

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The EFCC had arrested 759 individuals, including several foreigners, during a major raid on Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, on December 10, 2024.

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According to iReporter Online, the convicts are part of a large foreign-led cybercrime syndicate dismantled in Lagos following actionable intelligence, the statement also mentioned that further deportations are planned in the coming days.

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