Nigeria to deport 15 Chinese nationals following cybercrime and internet fraud conviction

Conviction of Chinese Nationals: The federal high court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced 15 Chinese nationals to one year in prison for cybercrime and internet fraud, with additional fines and orders for repatriation after serving their sentences.

Rising Cybercrime in Nigeria: Nigeria faces significant challenges with cybercrime, losing approximately $500 million annually, while recent legal amendments aim to strengthen the crackdown on such activities amid rising international collaboration in fraudulent schemes.