Eleven Chinese nationals face charges in Nigeria for cybercrimes, including fraud and romance scams.

Eleven Chinese nationals and their company, Genting International Co. Ltd, were arraigned in Lagos, Nigeria, for alleged cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud and romance scams. Part of a 792-person syndicate, they were arrested in a December 2024 operation. They pleaded not guilty to charges including cyber-terrorism, fraud, and identity theft, with their trial set for March 14 and 21, 2025.

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