Three Nigerian nationals and one Polish woman have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in an organized criminal group that carried out business email compromise (BEC) scams and money laundering, with losses exceeding a significant amount.

Six Nigerian nationals were deported as part of a joint operation involving the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.

Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana in connection with the murder of a compatriot in Tamale, allegedly over proceeds from internet fraud.

The Nigerian Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and has called for thorough investigations to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Police in Ghana's Western North Region have arrested ten Nigerian nationals suspected of engaging in commercial sex work in Chirano.

South Africa has imposed a five-year ban on 268 Nigerian nationals who were repatriated, stating that none of them were in South Africa legally.

Thai police have raided a luxury condominium and arrested six Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in romance scams, disrupting their operations.

Ugandan immigration authorities have detained 62 Nigerian nationals in Adjumani. They are accused of operating an illegal church and residing in the country without valid permits.

Two Nigerian nationals, Ogbuefi and Silvester, have been sentenced to nine and seven and a half years in prison respectively in Ireland for their involvement in a €6.17 million global fraud network.

A joint security operation involving the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Immigration Service has resulted in the arrest of 12 Nigerian nationals suspected of being involved in organised cyber…

Ms Dabiri-Erewa said the sudden and specific round-up of only Nigerians seemed to be a xenophobic attack on Nigerian nationals. The post NIDCOM condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of two Nigerian nationals due to procedural lapses in their arrest, but simultaneously mandated their immediate deportation from India.

A Ghanaian court has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to 20 years each, totaling 40 years, for their involvement in human trafficking and cybercrime activities.

A court in Kuwait has sentenced two unnamed Nigerian nationals to seven years in prison for their involvement in an armed robbery at a money exchange office in Mahboula.

The US Department of Homeland Security has released a list, including names and photos, of 124 Nigerian nationals slated for deportation due to various crimes.

Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India on suspicion of involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate.

Six Nigerian nationals have been apprehended in Thailand on suspicion of involvement in cocaine trafficking and an AI-powered romance scam targeting elderly women.

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order for properties seized from Chinese and Nigerian nationals involved in illegal mining operations in Ogun State.

Two Nigerian nationals were arrested in Uganda as part of an international drug trafficking and document fraud network based in Kampala.

India's BJP party has called for the disqualification of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate. The demand stems from allegations that Nigerian nationals participated in her election rally.

The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the new migration deal with the UK only requires Nigeria to accept its own citizens, not foreign nationals.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) rescued 73 individuals from abuse and arrested 93 Nigerian nationals, comprising 91 males and 2 females, for alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related breaches.

The Karnataka High Court in India has ordered the deportation of two Nigerian nationals who overstayed their visas for over 10 years without valid documents.

Three Nigerian nationals have been detained in Perundurai, India, for illegally residing in the country.

The Tema Regional Police Command has secured a 20-year prison sentence for two men convicted of trafficking Nigerian nationals into Ghana under false promises of employment, then forcing them into cybercrime.

Two Nigerian nationals are scheduled to stand trial in Ghana for the alleged murder of a fellow compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, reportedly over proceeds from internet fraud.

The UK Home Office has reported that 531 Nigerian nationals entered the United Kingdom illegally between 2018 and Q1 2026, with the majority arriving by air.

Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India on suspicion of involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate, with authorities providing details on the arrests and seized drugs.

Libyan authorities in Qarabouli have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly spreading inciting content on social media, which is a violation of Libyan laws.

Six Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Thailand in connection with an AI-powered romance scam, exposing an international fraud operation.

A sprawling email fraud scheme, which defrauded over 1,000 victims across 19 countries of approximately $215 million, has been dismantled by US authorities, leading to multiple convictions including Nigerian nationals.

Three Nigerian nationals who were stranded at a South African airport have been cleared and departed the country following intervention by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

A joint operation by Ghanaian law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in cybercrime and human trafficking.

The Ghana Immigration Service conducted an intelligence-led anti-fraud operation in Accra, arresting 93 Nigerian nationals and rescuing 73 victims of torture and abuse from a residential estate.

The Karnataka High Court acquitted two Nigerian nationals of drug peddling charges but ordered their immediate deportation due to a 10-year overstay in India, citing that protection under Article 22 is not citizen-centric.

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has intensified its immigration enforcement operations, announcing that 19 more people have been added to the list of Nigerians awaiting deportation from the US. The latest update brings the total number of Nigerian nationals processed for removal to 113 in just the last 21 […] The post 19 additional Nigerians face deportation from US as list grows to 113 appeared first on Vanguard News.