Nigeria Police Cybercrime Arrests
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026
The successful cybercrime investigations by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force are expected to positively impact investor confidence in Nigeria's digital and financial ecosystem, potentially attracting more foreign direct investment. However, the incidents of fraud involving entities like Agbor Martins Black-Diamond and the N85 million BEC scheme highlight ongoing risks that could deter some investors.
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has achieved significant breakthroughs in cybercrime investigations. In one major operation, a cross-border fraud syndicate was dismantled, leading to the arrest of Agbor Martins Black-Diamond, who impersonated a World Bank Group official and defrauded Julius Kithome and Cynthia Kithome of $250,000. He also defrauded local farmers of N50,000 each. In separate cases, Chinedu Mbachu was arrested for diverting funds from NewLife Ventures Makurdi, and Ayodele Daramola and Dada Babatunde Oluwatobi were apprehended for a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that siphoned N85,000,000 from a private company. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting its digital economy.
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