Nigerian Immigration Service, in collaboration with the EFCC, has begun deporting foreign nationals convicted of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offenses.
On Sunday, 42 out of 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted in Lagos were deported, with others scheduled to leave Nigeria in the coming days.
The deportees were part of a larger group of 759 arrested during a December 2024 raid in Lagos, targeting a syndicate involved in large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi schemes. The EFCC prosecuted these cases, highlighting serious crimes that threaten Nigeria’s security and financial integrity.
In the meantime, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has described the convictions and deportations as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fight against cybercrime and corruption, emphasizing ongoing efforts to investigate, recover stolen funds, and uphold national dignity.
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