The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese nationals for offences bordering on cyberterrorism and internet fraud.
The convicts were prosecuted before two Federal High Court judges sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos—Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu—on separate charges related to cybercrime activities.
The convicted individuals include: Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng Ming, Wang Jia Qi, Yang Sheng, Peng Sen Lin, Guo Xiao Fei, Chen An Shun, Zhao Ying Bin, Yu Zi (also known as Wei Xue Huan), Zhang Yang, Wang Zhi Cheng, Yang Sheng, and Lu Yubo. Notably, the name Peng Sen Lin appeared twice in the list, as did Yang Sheng, possibly due to clerical or identification overlaps.
Each suspect faced charges individually or in groups, with allegations ranging from coordinated internet fraud schemes to cyberterrorism aimed at financial disruption.
The EFCC stated that the convictions serve as a strong warning to international syndicates that Nigeria will not tolerate the use of its cyberspace for criminal enterprises.