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    Police arrest 130 foreign nationals and Nigerians for cybercrime and hacking – Ravenewsonline

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    Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.

    The force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this, said this strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.

    Adejobi mentioned that the operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 3rd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).

    “We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them.

    “The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations.” the statement read

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