15 Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Cyberterrorism and Internet Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese nationals for crimes bordering on cyberterrorism and internet fraud in Lagos. The convicted individuals were prosecuted before two Federal High Court Judges sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.Number of Convicted Individuals:15 Chinese nationals
Crimes: Cyberterrorism and internet fraud
Court Judges:Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu
Convicted Individuals:Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng Ming, Wang Jia Qi, Yang Sheng, Peng Sen Lin, Guo Xiao Fei, Chen An Shun, Peng Sen Lin, Zhao Ying Bin, Yu Zi aka Wei Xue Huan, Zhang Yang, Wang Zhi Cheng, Yang Sheng, and Lu Yubo
The EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 has been actively working to combat cybercrime and internet fraud in the region. This latest conviction is a testament to the commission’s commitment to tackling these crimes.
The sentencing of these 15 Chinese nationals serves as a warning to others who engage in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The EFCC will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit these crimes are brought to justice.