EFCC nabs 9 Chinese in ‘Eagle Flush Operation,’ arraigns them in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., over allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud.

The EFCC accused the suspects of being part of a 792-member syndicate involved in cryptocurrency investment and romance scams. They were arrested on December 10, 2024, in Lagos during a surprise operation codenamed “Eagle Flush Operation.”

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—were arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on separate charges, including cybercrimes, cyber terrorism, possession of fraudulent documents, and identity theft.

They pleaded not guilty to the charges. In response, EFCC prosecutor M.K. Bashir requested trial dates and their remand in custody. Justice Aneke scheduled the trial for February 21 and March 7, 2025, and ordered their detention at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.

This arraignment comes just two days after the EFCC brought 11 other Chinese nationals before the same court on similar charges.