15 Chinese Nationals Jailed in Lagos for Cyberterrorism and Internet Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced 15 Chinese nationals for crimes related to cyberterrorism and internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Thursday.
According to a statement from the EFCC, its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 successfully prosecuted the individuals before Justices Ayokunle Faji and Dehinde Dipeolu.
“The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud,” the statement read.
The convicted individuals were identified as Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng Ming, Wang Jia Qi, Yang Sheng, Peng Sen Lin, Guo Xiao Fei, Chen An Shun, Zhao Ying Bin, Yu Zi (aka Wei Xue Huan), Zhang Yang, Wang Zhi Cheng, Yang Sheng, and Lu Yubo. They were arraigned on separate charges, all linked to cyber-related offences.
This latest conviction follows the sentencing of 14 other Chinese nationals just weeks ago for similar cybercrime offences, highlighting the EFCC’s ongoing crackdown on international cybercriminal networks operating within Nigeria.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to fighting cybercrime and urged the public to remain vigilant against digital threats.
