Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested no fewer than 130 suspects for “high-level” cybercrimes.
Among the suspects are 113 foreign nationals comprising 87 males and 26 females from China and Malaysia.
A statement on Sunday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, added that 17 of the suspects were Nigerian.
He said the suspects were arrested at a building at the Next Cash and Carry area in the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory.
Adejobi said that the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
Adejobi said, “The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.
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