December 11, 2024
Federal Government to Arraign 130 Suspects for Cybercrimes and Hacking
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Federal Government to Arraign 130 Suspects for Cybercrimes and Hacking

Federal Government to Arraign 130 Suspects for Cybercrimes and Hacking

The Federal Government is set to arraign 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, on Friday for alleged involvement in cybercrimes and activities threatening national security. The foreign suspects, primarily Chinese and Malaysian nationals, were arrested alongside their Nigerian collaborators during a raid in the Jahi area of Abuja.

The operation, conducted on November 3, was led by AIG Benneth Igweh of Zone 7 Headquarters, in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Centre. The suspects were reportedly using sophisticated devices to facilitate hacking and other illegal activities.

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The suspects will appear before Justice Ekerete Akpan at the Federal High Court. Authorities describe the case as a significant step in addressing cybercrime in Nigeria.

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