Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, Xu Qing, wanted in his home country over alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme valued at over 245 million dollars.
The police disclosed this in a statement, noting that the suspect was apprehended in Ogun State following intelligence shared through INTERPOL channels.
According to the statement, Xu Qing was wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme that reportedly defrauded investors of more than 245 million dollars.
Police said the suspect fled China on Nov. 5, 2024, and arrived in Nigeria in what investigators described as an attempt to evade prosecution.
A warrant for his arrest was later issued on Nov. 12, 2025, by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security in China.
The warrant subsequently triggered a formal request to Nigerian authorities through INTERPOL.
Working through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, operatives tracked the suspect to a factory located in Olowotedo, Siun Village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
He was arrested on April 24, 2026.
Police said the suspect had been hiding within the factory premises while attempting to remain undetected.
Following his arrest, Xu Qing was repatriated to China on April 28, 2026, to face prosecution.
The Nigeria Police described the operation as part of its commitment to international law enforcement collaboration and combating transnational crime.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said the development demonstrates that Nigeria would not serve as a safe haven for fugitives fleeing justice.
He also advised employers and businesses in the country to conduct proper background checks through the police before engaging foreign nationals for employment or business activities.
According to the police, the advisory is aimed at preventing individuals with criminal backgrounds from embedding themselves within legitimate business operations in Nigeria.
The force said the arrest was achieved through sustained surveillance by INTERPOL NCB Abuja, bilateral cooperation arrangements and collaboration with Chinese authorities
