(Nigeria, 25th) The Nigerian police have reported that they have deported a wanted gang leader to China.
According to reports from AFP and Reuters, Nigerian police stated in a statement on Sunday (August 24) that on August 8, they arrested the wanted Chinese gang leader Dai Qisheng (phonetic spelling) in the capital Abuja, and then, on August 15, returned the fugitive to China in a transnational police cooperation operation led by Interpol.
The statement pointed out that Dai Qisheng was wanted by the Guizhou authorities for orchestrating and leading organized criminal activities. Last year, after a warrant was issued for him by the Zhijin County Public Security Bureau in Guizhou Province, he fled the country.
The Nigerian authorities said last Thursday (21st) that since August 15, they have deported 102 foreigners involved in cyber terrorism and internet fraud activities, including 60 Chinese citizens.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, at a regular press conference last Friday (22nd), when asked about this case, said that the Chinese government has always required Chinese citizens overseas to strictly abide by local laws and regulations and supports the host country in lawfully cracking down on criminal activities.
Mao Ning said that the Chinese embassy and consulates in Nigeria have closely followed the progress of the case, actively provided consular visits, maintained communication with the Nigerian side about follow-up handling, and requested that Nigeria ensure the safety and legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese citizens involved in the case.
According to reports from AFP and Reuters, Nigerian police stated in a statement on Sunday (August 24) that on August 8, they arrested the wanted Chinese gang leader Dai Qisheng (phonetic spelling) in the capital Abuja, and then, on August 15, returned the fugitive to China in a transnational police cooperation operation led by Interpol.
The statement pointed out that Dai Qisheng was wanted by the Guizhou authorities for orchestrating and leading organized criminal activities. Last year, after a warrant was issued for him by the Zhijin County Public Security Bureau in Guizhou Province, he fled the country.
The Nigerian authorities said last Thursday (21st) that since August 15, they have deported 102 foreigners involved in cyber terrorism and internet fraud activities, including 60 Chinese citizens.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, at a regular press conference last Friday (22nd), when asked about this case, said that the Chinese government has always required Chinese citizens overseas to strictly abide by local laws and regulations and supports the host country in lawfully cracking down on criminal activities.
Mao Ning said that the Chinese embassy and consulates in Nigeria have closely followed the progress of the case, actively provided consular visits, maintained communication with the Nigerian side about follow-up handling, and requested that Nigeria ensure the safety and legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese citizens involved in the case.