Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime

Published: 8/22/2025
Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime
Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on cybercrime syndicate involving fraud and romance scams. The EFCC arrested and deported 192 foreigners, including 50 Chinese nationals, for cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The operation, named "Eagle Flush", aims to combat rising cybercrime in Nigeria, linked to unemployment and youth seeking quick wealth. Instagram and Facebook have also taken steps to remove accounts involved in online scams targeting users.