In a significant victory against international cybercrime, 15 foreign nationals—including 11 Filipinos, 2 Chinese, 1 Malaysian, and 1 Indonesian—have been sentenced to one year in prison each for their involvement in a cyber-terrorism and internet fraud ring that targeted Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The ruling was delivered on Friday, May 30, […]
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest took place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following credible intelligence reports. Nkwocha, […]
In a significant development, the Nigerian Police have detained Linus Williams, popularly known as ‘Blord,’ a well-known cryptocurrency trader and businessman. This arrest follows serious allegations of fraud involving his multiple business ventures. According to a statement released on Tuesday by Police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Blord is under investigation for […]
