The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has repatriated 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime and cyber-terrorism offences.
The group includes 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian, all of whom were sentenced by Nigerian courts for their involvement in large-scale internet fraud activities.
This latest batch brings the total number of repatriated convicts to 102 since the deportation exercise began on August 15, 2025.
According to the EFCC, the convicted individuals were among 192 foreign suspects arrested during a high-profile sting operation in Lagos, which targeted a sprawling international cybercrime syndicate operating in Nigeria.
Authorities say the operation was based on credible intelligence and revealed one of the most coordinated foreign-led cybercrime rings in the country.
Officials confirmed that additional repatriations are expected in the coming days, as the crackdown on cybercrime continues.
The agency reiterated its commitment to combating cybercriminal activities and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a haven for international digital fraud syndicates.
