
By Abidemi Samuel
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In a significant move to combat cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The defendants, who were arrested during a surprise operation tagged “Eagle Flush Operation” in December 2024, are accused of various cybercrimes, including cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and identity theft.
The EFCC alleges that the defendants, who are members of a syndicate, used fake profiles and fraudulent schemes to deceive unsuspecting victims. One of the counts reads that the defendants “willfully caused to be accessed, computer systems used for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria”.
The defendants, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, were remanded in the Ikoyi correctional centre by Justice C.J. Aneke. The case has been adjourned till February 21 and March 7, 2025, for trial.
This development highlights the EFCC’s commitment to tackling cybercrime and protecting Nigeria’s economy and citizens from the threats posed by these illicit activities.
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