No fewer than 15 Chinese nationals have been convicted and sentenced to prison in Lagos for their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Thursday.
In a statement released by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, the EFCC revealed that the convictions were secured before two Federal High Court judges sitting in Ikoyi — Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu.
“These 15 Chinese nationals were found guilty of various charges related to cyberterrorism and internet fraud,” the statement said.
The convicted individuals include: Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng Ming, Wang Jia Qi, Yang Sheng, Peng Sen Lin, Guo Xiao Fei, Chen An Shun, Zhao Ying Bin, Yu Zi aka Wei Xue Huan, Zhang Yang, Wang Zhi Cheng, and Lu Yubo.
The EFCC confirmed that the suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on cyberterrorism and internet fraud, following extensive investigations.
While the specific duration of the sentences was not disclosed in the statement, the convictions mark a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against cross-border cybercrime.
This development has sparked public discourse about foreign involvement in internet-related crimes within the country, as authorities continue to ramp up efforts to protect Nigeria’s cyberspace and digital economy.
