15 Chinese Jailed For Cyberterrorism And Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese Nationals for offenses related to cyberterrorism and internet fraud in Lagos.

According to a statement issued by the EFCC, the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 successfully prosecuted the suspects before two Federal High Court Judges in Ikoyi — Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu.

“The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese, for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before two Federal High Court Judges sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos; Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu,” the EFCC said.

The convicted individuals were named as 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 suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud,” the commission added.

This recent conviction follows closely after 14 other Chinese nationals were sentenced for similar offenses just weeks prior.

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