Nigerian govt raises alarm over growing threats of cyber-slavery in West Africa

Nigerian govt raises alarm over growing threats of cyber-slavery in West Africa

Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday raised alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Tuggar expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which he said “primarily targets Nigerian citizens, especially vulnerable youths.” According to him, ma…

Beware of international cyber-slavery, FG warns Nigerians - Daily Trust

The federal government on Sunday raised the alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, raised the alarm in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Tuggar expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which he said primarily targets Nigerian citizens, especially vulnerable youths. He said many young…

REGULATION | The Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs Laments Rising Cases of Crypto Scams Led By Foreign Nationals, Terming it Cyber Slavery

The Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised alarm over the rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa targeting Nigerian citizens, particularly vulnerable youths. In a statement issued by the Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, it was disclosed that numerous young Nigerians – including minors – are being enticed to leave the country with false promises of high-paying jobs overseas, especially in crypto-related activit…

FG raises alarm over rising cyber slavery targeting Nigerian youths in West Africa

The Federal Government has sounded a strong warning over the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, with Nigerian citizens, particularly vulnerable youths and teenagers, being increasingly targeted by criminal syndicates. In a statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government revealed that many young Nigerians are being lured abroad with false promises o…

Traffickers forcing Nigerian youths into ‘cyber-scam factories’ across West Africa

The federal government has expressed concern over a reported increase in the trafficking of Nigerian youths into forced cybercrime operations across West Africa.   A statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, said the victims, including teenagers, are often lured under the false promise of lucrative job offers abroad, particularly in crypto-related operations.   According to the st…

As FG alerts youths on rise in cyber slavery, here are tips on how to avoid falling victim

Cyber slavery perpetrators typically lure victims with fake job opportunities and high remuneration before trafficking them across borders to foreign countries