Four Chinese nationals have been arraigned in the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged involvement in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The defendants—Xia Guang Can, Li Xu Xin, Zhang Xue Hui, and Lu Yubo—faced charges before Justices M. Kakaki and Ayokunle Faji.
Xia Guang Can, Li Xu Xin, and Zhang Xue Hui were each arraigned on separate one-count charges, while Lu Yubo faced a two-count charge. The EFCC claims that the accused are part of a larger 792-member syndicate linked to cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud schemes.
The suspects were arrested on December 10, 2024, during a major operation named ‘Eagle Flush Operation’ carried out in Lagos. The EFCC has vowed to continue its crackdown on internet fraud and cyber-terrorism.
