The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought 11 Chinese nationals, one Filipino, and the company Genting International Co. Ltd. before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on multiple charges related to cybercrime and fraud.
The defendants—Wang Zheng Ming, Li Yin Hui, Xian Hong Will, Zhang Xiao Lei, Long Zhao Ming, Guo Xiao Fei, Yang Sheng, Wang Zheng Feng, Chen Wenyuan, Liu San Hua, Luo Jia You, and Rheign Dela Vega—are accused of being part of a massive syndicate apprehended during the EFCC’s “Eagle Flush Operation” on December 19, 2024. The operation targeted a network of cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud schemes, leading to the arrest of 792 individuals.
The charges against the group include cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents. One of the key allegations is that Li Yin Hui and Genting International Co. Ltd unlawfully accessed computer systems to recruit Nigerian youths for identity theft, violating the Cybercrimes Act.
In another instance, Luo Jia You is accused of providing misleading information to EFCC officials during the investigation into his involvement in romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud. Additionally, Long Zhao Ming faces charges for impersonating a U.S. citizen, “Linda Maureen,” in an effort to defraud victims.
The defendants all pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution requested trial dates and sought to have them remanded in custody. Justice Dipeolu adjourned the case to February 7, 14, and 21, 2025, and ordered that the defendants be held at Ikoyi and Kirikiri Correctional Centres.
This arraignment highlights the EFCC’s ongoing commitment to tackling international fraud networks operating within Nigeria.
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