
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime, arresting 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims from Nigeria.
This achievement is a result of the effective partnership between the NPF and the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA).
The suspects were found to be using social media platforms, particularly Instagram, to lure victims into fake romantic relationships.
They would then deceive their victims into transferring money via wire transactions, which were converted into cryptocurrency and funneled to digital wallets in Nigeria.
The police have already recovered $33,320 and are working to reclaim additional stolen funds and dismantle the syndicate.
The NPF has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, both physically and digitally, and plans to leverage advanced technologies to combat cybercrime and ensure public safety.