The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals found guilty of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and other related financial crimes in Lagos State.
The large-scale deportation, which commenced on August 15, 2025, was concluded on October 16, 2025, with the final batch consisting of 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian repatriated.
It marked the completion of a months-long operation, described by security officials as one of the most comprehensive cybercrime crackdowns ever undertaken in the country.
According to EFCC officials, the deported foreigners were among 759 suspects apprehended during a coordinated sting operation carried out on December 10, 2024, along Oyin Jolayemi Street in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives raided the premises of Genting International Co. Limited, a company allegedly serving as a front for large-scale online fraud and Ponzi investment activities.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate operated a highly organised network involved in identity theft, cyber-enabled Ponzi schemes, and international financial scams.
Many of those convicted were said to have trained local recruits and managed digital platforms used to defraud unsuspecting investors across several countries.
The Federal High Court in Lagos later convicted the foreign nationals on charges of cybercrime, money laundering, and fraudulent investment operations.
Their deportation was carried out following court orders issued in line with Nigerian immigration and penal laws.
The first batch of 42 convicts, mainly Chinese and Filipino nationals, was deported in mid-August, while subsequent groups were repatriated in stages through September and October.
In total, the EFCC confirmed that the 192 deported individuals were citizens of China, the Philippines, Tunisia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Timor-Leste.
