Nigeria Deports 50 Chinese Back to China, Reasons Emerge
- The EFCC and Nigerian Immigration Service have deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian
- This brings the total number of convicted foreigners repatriated since August 15, 2025, to 102
- Authorities say further deportations will continue in the coming days as part of an intensified crackdown on transnational cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has deported 51 additional foreign nationals convicted for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
Those repatriated include 50 Chinese citizens and one Tunisian, bringing the number of convicted foreign nationals expelled from the country to 102 since the exercise began on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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192 alleged members of foreign syndicate arrested
The deportation follows their conviction in Nigerian courts after a series of prosecutions linked to a sweeping operation carried out in Lagos.
EFCC operatives, acting on intelligence, had arrested 192 foreign nationals alleged to be part of a sophisticated cybercrime network believed to be one of the largest foreign-led syndicates operating in Nigeria.
According to officials, the sting operation exposed coordinated schemes involving large-scale internet fraud and cyber-terrorism activities that targeted both Nigerian institutions and international victims.
The EFCC confirmed that investigations had revealed advanced hacking tools, encrypted communications, and money laundering channels tied to the syndicate’s operations.
“The fight against cybercrime is being pursued with renewed intensity, and we are working with global partners to ensure these networks are dismantled,” an EFCC source said.
The deported convicts had completed various prison sentences handed down by Nigerian courts before being handed over to immigration authorities for immediate repatriation.
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Their removal from the country is part of a wider crackdown on transnational organized crime, which authorities say continues to threaten Nigeria’s security and global reputation.
So far, 102 convicted foreigners have been deported, while others remain in custody awaiting completion of their prison terms before being repatriated.
EFCC uncovers new tactic by politicians
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a scheme in which politicians declare ownership of assets they have not yet acquired before taking office.
The anti-graft agency described the practice as a calculated plan to facilitate the looting of public funds once in power.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
The event was organised by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in collaboration with the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR).
According to Olukoyede, investigations revealed that some politically exposed persons include non-existent properties in their asset declaration forms.
These properties are later built or purchased using illicit funds after the individuals assume public office.
EFCC accused of arresting ADC top leaders
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the EFCC questioned ex-governor of Sokoto Aminu Tambuwal over alleged ₦189bn withdrawals, sparking claims by ADC of political intimidation.
ADC accused EFCC of bias and targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027, but EFCC denied acting for any party.
Internal rifts deepened in the coalition as key figures distanced themselves, with ADC leadership seeming to shift to acting chairman Nafiu Bala.
Source: Legit.ng
