Abstract:Nigeria arrests 792 suspects in a crypto-romance scam targeting Americans and Europeans. Among those detained are 40 Filipinos and 148 Chinese nationals.

Lagos - In one of the largest anti-fraud operations in recent years, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained 792 people, including 40 Filipinos, for allegedly participating in a massive crypto-romance scam. The individuals were apprehended during a raid on the seven-story Big Leaf Building in Lagos on December 10, which is a recognized center for fraudulent activities aimed at overseas victims.
The luxurious building, disguised as a legitimate call center, served as the nerve center of a scheme that lured victims from the Americas and Europe with promises of romance and lucrative cryptocurrency investments. Once trust was established, victims were coerced into transferring money for non-existent ventures.
The EFCC found that employees in the building utilized social media sites such as Instagram and WhatsApp to communicate with possible targets. Scammers impersonated romantic partners or investment gurus using sophisticated phishing tactics to instill confidence and opportunity.
Victims were persuaded to engage in false cryptocurrency schemes or send money to bogus business enterprises after falling for the trap.
“Nigerian accomplices were recruited by foreign masterminds to scout for victims online,” said EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren. “After gaining their confidence, the foreign operators executed the actual defrauding.”

There were 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and hundreds of Nigerians among those arrested. During the raid, authorities recovered laptops, phones, and vehicles that are thought to be used in the scam's operations.
The scammers mostly targeted victims in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous European countries. According to Uwujaren, these crimes not only resulted in cash losses but also caused considerable mental distress to the victims.
The EFCC is currently collaborating with international law enforcement organizations to determine if the operation was part of a bigger worldwide network. “We are committed to uncovering the extent of this syndicate and dismantling its operations,” Uwujaren said with pride.
This operation underscores the worrying surge in cyber-enabled fraud, including frauds that prey on emotional vulnerabilities and cryptocurrency enthusiasm. Victims sometimes lose large sums of money, and many scams are difficult to discover until the damage is done.
The successful raid by Nigerian officials is a key step in combating worldwide cyber-fraud. However, this episode serves as a harsh reminder of the need for caution in the digital age. Always check the legitimacy of internet relationships and investment opportunities. Governments and law enforcement must continue to work together across borders to destroy such networks, safeguard potential victims, and prevent future crimes.


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