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Interpol Confirms Arrest of Suspected Nigerian Cybercriminal in South Africa

The suspect, identified as James Junior Aliyu was arrested at an upmarket estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, after a takedown operation.

by NewsOnline Nigeria
July 5, 2022
in Crime Watch, Headline
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Nigerian Cybercriminal in South Africa

Interpol has confirmed the arrest of a suspected Nigerian cybercriminal in South Africa.

 

 

Newsonline reports that a 28-year-old Nigerian has been arrested in relation to a cybercrime ring involved in phishing, internet, romance scams and money laundering.

 

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The suspect, identified as James Junior Aliyu was arrested at an upmarket estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, after a takedown operation.

 

Members from the Interpol National Crime Bureau (NCB) in Pretoria with assistance from members of the SAPS Gauteng Highway Patrol Unit raided the upmarket estate at 10:00 on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, where they effected the arrest.

 

His arrest follows a widespread investigation involving law enforcement authorities from South Africa (SA) and the United States of America (USA).

 

Confirming his arrest, INTERPOL on its verified Twitter page wrote: ” Last week @SAPoliceService detained a suspected Nigerian cybercriminal allegedly involved in phishing, Internet scamming and MoneyLaundering INTERPOL’s newly-launched Financial Crime centre IFCACC is already following up on intelligence received during the arrest.”

 

Aliyu is accused of swindling dozens of US citizens millions in USD through email and text messages.

 

It was reported that Authorities in the USA, where the investigation originated have applied for his extradition.

 

The suspect’s case will be heard at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 05 July 2022.

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