US EditionNigeria: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud
Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu received 46-year sentences for cyber-terrorism and fraud involving over ₦3.4 billion and $2.56 million, EFCC said.
- On Wednesday, Justice Daniel Osiagor at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos convicted and sentenced Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu to 46 years each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested suspects during Eagle Flush Operation in Lagos on December 19, 2024, targeting cryptocurrency, investment, romance fraud, and recruiting Nigerian youths.
- At the resumed hearing, Bridget Omateno said Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu changed their pleas to guilty on a seven-count charge involving N3,407,824,740.78 and $2,562,203.
- The judge ordered forfeiture of assets recovered from Victoria Island and Ikoyi to the Federal Government and directed three days of community service plus repatriation after sentencing.
- Proceedings continue concerning Friday Audu, who maintains his innocence, with recovered inventory including 25 million SIM cards from four properties.
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Nigeria: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to 46 years' imprisonment each, or an option of a N56 million fine, for their roles in a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme.
Court jails two Chinese 46 years for cybercrime in Lagos
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu, to 46 years’ imprisonment each for cyber terrorism and internet fraud.
EFCC secures 46-year jail terms for two Chinese over cybercrime
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu, to 46 years’ imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts were arrested alongside 790 others during a large-scale sting operation, codenamed “Eagle Flush Operation,” conducted by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Dece…
Lagos Court Jails Chinese Directors Over N3.4bn, $2.5m Crypto Fraud
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to a cumulative 46 years’ imprisonment each, or an option of a N56 million fine, over a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. The court also ordered the convicts to undertake three days of community service and …
Court Jails Two Chinese Nationals 46 Years Each Over Cybercrime in Lagos — Akelicious
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to a cumulative 46 years’ imprisonment each, or an option of a N56 million fine, over a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. The court also ordered the convicts to undertake three days of community service and directed …
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