Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have jointly deported 192 convicted foreign nationals involved in cybercrime, money laundering, and related offences.
In a joint statement on Sunday, the agencies said the coordinated deportation — which began on 15 August and concluded on 16 October 2025 — marked one of Nigeria’s most extensive anti-cybercrime operations.
The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian, was deported on 16 October following Federal High Court orders in Lagos. Earlier phases involved mostly Chinese and Filipino nationals.
“This brings the total number of deported foreign convicts to 192,” the statement read. “The deportations were conducted in strict compliance with judicial directives and international protocols.”
The exercise followed a December 2024 sting operation on Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where more than 750 suspects — both local and foreign — were arrested for internet fraud, cyber-terrorism, and money laundering.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate, operating under Genting International Co. Limited, masterminded large-scale online scams and identity theft targeting victims worldwide.
“Evidence confirmed their deep involvement in transnational digital fraud and in training local recruits for future crimes,” the agencies stated.
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