The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and extradited a Chinese national, Xu Qing, over his alleged involvement in a $245 million Ponzi-style investment fraud.
The police said the suspect was apprehended in Ogun State and subsequently repatriated to China to face prosecution.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the operation was carried out by operatives of the International Criminal Police Organisation National Central Bureau in Abuja, following a formal request from Chinese authorities.
According to the statement, Xu had been declared wanted in Beijing over allegations bordering on the illegal collection of public funds.
Investigations revealed that the suspect fled China and entered Nigeria on November 5, 2024, in a bid to evade arrest. A warrant was later issued for his arrest on November 12, 2025, by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of the Qingdao Public Security authority.
The police said sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance by INTERPOL operatives led to his arrest at a factory located in Olowotedo, Siun Village, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on April 24, 2026.
“He was subsequently repatriated to the People’s Republic of China on April 28, 2026, through established bilateral policing arrangements to face prosecution for the alleged offences,” the statement partly read.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the commitment of the force to strengthening collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to tackle transnational crimes.
He also urged Nigerian firms and employers to conduct due diligence on foreign nationals before engaging them, including seeking support from relevant security agencies where necessary.
The police reiterated that Nigeria would not serve as a safe haven for fugitives, stressing its resolve to intensify efforts against cross-border criminal activities.
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