The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned 11 Chinese nationals and Genting International Co. Ltd before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and identity theft. The suspects—part of a 792-member syndicate linked to cryptocurrency investment and romance scams—were arrested in Lagos during the “Eagle Flush Operation” on December 10, 2024.
The defendants, including Li Niu, Xiao Qinyun, and Bei Bei Linde Jun, pleaded not guilty to charges involving cybercrimes, possession of fraudulent documents, and advance fee fraud. Prosecutors requested a trial date and the remand of the suspects in correctional facilities.
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke scheduled the trial for March 14 and 21, 2025, and ordered the defendants to be held at the Ikoyi and Kirikiri Correctional Centres.
