Crypto Fraud Alert: Nigeria Unmasks Global Scam, 53 Charged
Nigerian law enforcement has uncovered a sophisticated global crypto scam operation in Lagos during a general cybercrime raid. One of the most coordinated activities against crypto fraud in West Africa this year, the recent raid resulted in the arrest of 53 people from different nationalities. Among those arrested were 29 Chinese nationals, forming the majority […]
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