Mass Deportation: Nigeria deports over 50 foreigners for internet fraud, others.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes back to their home countries, marking the completion of a large-scale repatriation exercise that involved a total of 192 convicts.

According to official sources, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) coordinated the deportations in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), in line with court directives and immigration protocols.

The deported convicts include citizens of China, the Philippines, Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Timor-Leste. They were expelled in coordinated phases between August and mid-October 2025, following their conviction by the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges bordering on cybercrime, money laundering, and Ponzi scheme operations.

The crackdown originated from a major sting operation conducted by the EFCC on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, which led to the arrest of 759 suspects.

The first batch of 42 convicts primarily Chinese and Filipino nationals was deported on August 15, 2025, while the final group of 51, including 50 Chinese citizens and one Tunisian, was repatriated on October 16, 2025.

Investigations revealed that the convicts were part of a sophisticated cybercrime and Ponzi network operating under Genting International Co. Limited, where they allegedly trained recruits and managed fraudulent digital platforms targeting victims both locally and abroad.

The deportation, authorities said, brings the multi-agency cybercrime crackdown to a decisive close and reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to fighting transnational digital fraud and financial crimes.

21 Foreign Hackers Fined ₦1 Million Each, Ordered to Leave Nigeria

Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has convicted 21 foreign nationals for cybercrime, fining each ₦1 million. They are required to pay the fines and leave Nigeria within six working days. The convicts, from countries including China, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Philippines, were charged with unlawful access to computer networks, money laundering, and overstaying business permits. All gadgets used in the crimes were forfeited to the Federal Government.

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21 Foreign Hackers Fined ₦1 Million Each, Ordered to Leave Nigeria

Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has convicted and fined 21 foreign nationals ₦1 million each for cybercrime offenses. The defendants, who entered plea bargains with the Nigeria Police Force, were ordered to pay the fines before their release and to depart Nigeria within six working days.

The convicts, from countries including China, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Philippines, were charged with unlawful access to computer networks, money laundering, and overstaying business permits. All gadgets used in the crimes were forfeited to the Federal Government.

These 21 are part of a larger group of 109 foreign suspects facing similar charges, with the trial for the remaining defendants scheduled for October 22 and 23.