Nigerian Police Extradite Chinese Fugitive in $245 Million Fraud Case

Nigerian police have successfully extradited a Chinese fugitive wanted in connection with a $245 million fraud case. The suspect was handed over to authorities to face charges related to the significant financial crime.

6 May, 13:52 — 6 May, 19:20

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This case highlights international cooperation in combating financial crime and demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to assisting in the apprehension of international fugitives. It also underscores the global reach of Ponzi schemes and the challenges in bringing perpetrators to justice.

Key entitiesXu Qing Nigerian Police INTERPOL Shinan Public Security Bureau

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Nigerian police arrested and extradited Chinese fugitive Xu Qing
Xu Qing is wanted for involvement in a $245 million Ponzi scheme
The extradition was part of an INTERPOL operation

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The suspect fled China to Nigeria on November 5, 2024.

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A warrant for Xu Qing's arrest was issued on November 12, 2025, by the Shinan Public Security Bureau.

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The coverage from both Nigerian outlets is factual and straightforward, focusing on reporting the details of the extradition without apparent political leanings.

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punch-ngMostly Factual117d ago

Police uncover N713.9m bank fraud syndicate, arrest two

Nigerian police have uncovered a major bank fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over N713.9 million from customer accounts. Two suspects arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-uncover-n713-9m-bank-fraud-syndicate-arrest-two/

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vanguard-ngMixed117d ago

Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case

'Investigations revealed that the suspect fled China to Nigeria on 5th November 2024 in an attempt to evade arrest, following which a warrant was issued against him on 12th November 2025 by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security. The post Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 6 May, 13:52|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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vanguard-ng6 May, 13:52First to report

Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case

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punch-ng6 May, 19:20Latest update

Police uncover N713.9m bank fraud syndicate, arrest two

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Initial Arrest and RepatriationMay 6, 2026

Nigerian police arrested and repatriated Chinese fugitive Xu Qing.

Background on Flight and WarrantMay 6, 2026

Details emerged about Xu Qing's flight from China to Nigeria in November 2024 and the subsequent warrant issued in November 2025.

Nigerian Police Extradite Chinese Fugitive in $245 Million Fraud Case

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Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case

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Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case

Police uncover N713.9m bank fraud syndicate, arrest two

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