The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 16 additional Chinese nationals before the High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud aimed at destabilising Nigeria’s economy.
The defendants, including Hu Hui (A.K.A. A Bin), Liao Ri Xing, Li Qiang, and others, were among 792 suspects arrested in Lagos during the EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” on December 10, 2024.
They face charges related to cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, possession of fraudulent documents, and identity theft. The EFCC alleged that some defendants accessed computer systems with the intent to harm Nigeria’s economy, while others engaged in online fraud by impersonating models to deceive victims.
All 16 defendants pleaded not guilty. Justice Daniel Osiagor ordered their remand in a correctional facility and scheduled the trial for June 23, 2025.