7th February 2025
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned nine Chinese nationals and Genting International Co. Ltd. before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged cyber terrorism and internet fraud.
The defendants—Su Dong Fu, Zheng Xian Tao, Wang Shi Long, Pan Cai Qi, Ting Liao, Fan Jia, Feng Li Cani, Lu Yong Yao, and Yang Chen Cheng—pleaded not guilty to the charges.
According to the EFCC, they are part of a syndicate of 792 cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested in Lagos on December 10, 2024, during a surprise operation codenamed “Eagle Flush Operation.”
The charges against them include cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents.
Following their pleas, the prosecution requested trial dates and for the defendants to be remanded. Justice Aneke scheduled the trial for February 21 and March 7, 2025, ordering their detention at Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
The arraignment comes just two days after 11 other Chinese nationals faced similar charges in the same court.
