Nigerian authorities have carried out a significant operation against a criminal network dedicated to romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria (#EFCC ) arrested 792 people in Lagos, including 148 Chinese citizens and 40 Filipinos. These individuals were involved in deceiving victims, primarily from America and Europe, through false promises of romantic relationships and lucrative cryptocurrency investments.
The operation focused on a seven-story building in Lagos, which served as a call center where scammers contacted their targets through platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Nigerian accomplices initiated contact and built trust with the victims, while foreigners executed the final fraud, requesting money transfers for non-existent investments.
This action underscores Nigeria's commitment to combating fraud and protecting potential victims of these fraudulent schemes. The EFCC is collaborating with international partners to investigate possible links to organized crime and has confiscated various electronic devices and vehicles during the raid.
