The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted for cybercrime, internet fraud, and money laundering in Lagos.
The mass deportation, carried out with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), concludes a major operation that began with arrests in December 2024.
Key Details
- Total Repatriated: 192 foreign nationals.
- Nationalities: Convicts were from China, the Philippines, Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Timor-Leste.
- Final Batch: The last group of 51 convicts (50 Chinese and one Tunisian) was deported on October 16, 2025. The process began on August 15, 2025.
- The Crime: All were convicted by the Federal High Court in Lagos for cybercrime, money laundering, and operating Ponzi schemes.
- The Syndicate: The convicts were part of a sophisticated cyber syndicate operating under the guise of Genting International Co. Limited, which allegedly served as a front for large-scale online fraud, identity theft, and training new recruits.
The EFCC stated that the entire process, from arrest and prosecution to deportation, followed due process and court directives, sending a clear message about Nigeria’s zero tolerance for cross-border financial crimes.
