By Gwurld4026 
Cyber-Terrorism: EFCC Takes Action Against 11 Chinese
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges related to cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
The defendants—Liu Ke Fan, Huang Hai Tao, Zhang Kian Feng, Wua Wang, Xiao Xin, Wang Hong Lin, Wu Yong An (a.k.a Zenga Niu), Chen Yuan (a.k.a Xiao Doa), Chen Dong Dong (a.k.a Cun Zhao), Weng Mao Rong (a.k.a A Xiang and Wang), and Xiong Wei (a.k.a Xiao Bai)—are accused of being part of a syndicate involved in cryptocurrency investment and romance scams. They were among 792 suspects arrested on December 10, 2024, during the EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” in Lagos.
The charges against them include cyber-terrorism, possession of documents containing false pretenses, and identity theft. One count alleges that the defendants willfully accessed computer systems to destabilize Nigeria’s economy and social structure, an offense contrary to Section 18 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, and Section 2(3) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
This arraignment follows a series of similar legal actions by the EFCC. On January 31, 2025, the commission arraigned 11 Chinese nationals, one Filipino, and Genting International Co. Ltd. before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on related charges.
The EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” led to the arrest of 792 individuals, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipinos, in Lagos. The suspects allegedly operated a call center targeting victims globally through social media and messaging platforms, luring them into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments and romance scams.
The EFCC is collaborating with international partners to investigate potential links to organized crime and has seized computers, phones, and vehicles as part of the ongoing investigation.