BREAKING: Police arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in FCT

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The Nigeria Police Force, or NPF, has detained some 130 foreign nationals on suspicion of serious cybercrimes, hacking, and actions that compromise national security.

The 26 female and 87 male foreign nationals, who are primarily Chinese and Malaysian, were taken into custody in the Jahi neighbourhood of Abuja.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that 17 other people arrested were recognised as Nigerians.

The statement reads partly: “This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.

“The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).

“We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations.”

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