THREE individuals – two Chinese nationals, Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu, and a Nigerian, Audu Friday, have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
CrimesChroniclers reports that they face an 11-count charge of cyber-terrorism, computer-related offenses, and money laundering, involving N3.4 billion and $2.5 million.
The defendants, allegedly part of a 792-member syndicate, were arrested in Lagos on December 19, 2024, during an operation dubbed “Eagle Flush Operation.”
Investigations revealed that Friday incorporated Genting International Co. Ltd. on Huang’s orders.
The charges include conspiring to destabilize Nigeria’s economic and social structure through cybercrimes, and retaining funds reasonably known to be proceeds of unlawful activity.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
