The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called its first witness in the case of alleged cybercrime against some 193 foreign nationals and 599 Nigerians arrested in a surprise operation at their hideout, Big Leaf Building in Lagos.
At the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday, the EFCC presented 7 of the foreigners before Justice Deinde Dipeolu, 6 were for commencement of trial and one for arraignment.
All 6, however, opted for a plea bargain arrangement with the anti-graft agency.
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Through their lawyers, the defendants asked the court to grant a short adjournment to enable them open discussions with the EFFC.
Trial, however, did commence against one Xiao Hong Will, who is facing a 3-count charge alongside a company, Genting International Ltd.
The court listened to the testimony of an unemployed cyber security student, Roland Turaki, who identified the defendant as one of his employers and narrated how the employees were made to source for European victims online.
The court has adjourned to March 18 for continuation of trial
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