US EditionNigerian Govt Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of NSA's Phone
Charges allege El-Rufai admitted to unlawful interception of NSA communications, violating Nigeria's 2024 Cybercrimes Amendment Act and raising national security concerns.
- Prosecutors at the Federal High Court in Abuja filed case FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 on Monday, showing El-Rufai faces three counts over alleged NSA phone interception.
- Following his airport return, El-Rufai admitted on February 13 on Arise TV Prime Time programme that he and associates unlawfully intercepted the NSA's communications.
- Prosecutors cite three statutory violations: Count One alleges admission contrary to Section 12 of the Cybercrimes Amendment Act, 2024; Count Two alleges knowing association with interceptors under Section 27; Count Three alleges use of technical equipment to intercept NSA communications under Section 131 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.
- Federal High Court is expected to hear the case soon, with the filing made by State Security Services counsel including M.E. Ernest, O.M. Owan, U.M. Bulla, C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor, and a date for arraignment not yet fixed.
- Amid rising tension with President Bola Tinubu's administration, security experts warned unlawful NSA phone interception could breach national security protocols after El-Rufai's admission at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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Nigerian Govt Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of NSA's Phone
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