EFCC Arraigns 16 More Chinese Nationals Over Alleged Cyber-Terrorism, Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought 16 Chinese nationals before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud aimed at destabilizing the Nigerian economy.
The defendants, include Hu Hui (also known as A Bin), Liao Ri Xing (alias Li Jun), Li Qiang (alias Yang Huan Huan), A Wen, Da Tou, Cheng Jian, Cong Bing, Fei Fan, Huxi Heng, Zheng Wei (a. k. a. A Hong), Huang Zhi, Zhang Lei, Sun Zhi Peng, Huang Jin Hui, Wù Hao and Lu Qiang.
They were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Daniel Osiagor.
The suspects are part of a larger group of 792 individuals arrested on December 10, 2024, in Lagos during a sting operation dubbed “Eagle Flush Operation.” They face separate charges related to cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, possession of fraudulent documents, and identity theft.
Prosecution counsel Nnaemeka Omewa informed the court that the defendants pleaded “not guilty” to all charges. Omewa requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendants in a Nigerian correctional facility.
Justice Osiagor granted the request, ordering the defendants to be held in custody and adjourning the trial to June 23, 2025.
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