Four Chinese Nationals Arraigned for Cyber-Terrorism and Internet Fraud in Lagos

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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.

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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.

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