The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 14 Filipino nationals and Genting International Co. Ltd before the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and identity theft.
The defendants were part of a 792-member syndicate allegedly involved in cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud, arrested during the EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” on December 10, 2024. The charges include cybercrimes, impersonation, and possession of fraudulent documents.
All 14 pleaded not guilty, and Justice Musa Kakaki adjourned the case to March 13, 2025, ordering their remand in a correctional facility pending trial.
