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11 Chinese Nationals Arraigned in Lagos for Crypto Fraud and Romance Scams

By Achimi Muktar

LAGOS—In a dramatic turn of events, 11 Chinese nationals have been dragged before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over their alleged involvement in a massive cyber-terrorism and internet fraud operation. The suspects, linked to a notorious syndicate of 792 individuals arrested in a December 2024 sting operation dubbed “Eagle Flush Operation,” now face serious charges that could lead to lengthy prison terms.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused the defendants of orchestrating sophisticated online scams, including cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams, which have defrauded countless victims. Arraigned alongside them is a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., allegedly used as a front for their cybercriminal activities.

Meet the Defendants

The accused individuals, whose charges range from cyber-terrorism to identity theft, include:

Liu Ke Fan (aka Lina, Liu Chen),

Huang Hai Tao,

Zhang Kian Feng,

Wu A Wang,

Xiao Xin,

Wang Hong Lin,

Wu Yong An (aka Zenga Niu),

Chen Yuan