By Our Reporter
Nigeria’s Anti graft Agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in synergy with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has repatriated 51 foreigners convicted for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
In a statement released on Thursday, the commission disclosed that those deported were 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian.
With this latest action, the number of convicted foreign nationals expelled from Nigeria since the operation began on August 15 has risen to 102.
Authorities said the convicts were part of 192 foreign suspects picked up during a major sting operation in Lagos, following intelligence on what was described as one of the biggest cybercrime networks coordinated by foreigners in the country.
The EFCC stated: “This exercise demonstrates our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Nigeria is not a safe haven for international criminals.
“The successful conviction and repatriation of these individuals send a clear message: we will not tolerate the use of our nation’s digital space for illicit activities that undermine our economy and national security.”
The commission added that additional deportations are anticipated as the clampdown on cybercriminals continues.
