{"id":115908,"date":"2025-01-07T21:41:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=115908"},"modified":"2025-01-07T21:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:41:37","slug":"police-recovered-n8-8bn-arrested-751-cybercriminals-in-2024-fpro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/police-recovered-n8-8bn-arrested-751-cybercriminals-in-2024-fpro\/","title":{"rendered":"Police recovered N8.8bn, arrested 751 cybercriminals in 2024 \u2013 FPRO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Police Force has achieved notable milestones in the fight against cybercrime in 2024, recovering N8.82 billion, 115,237.91 USDT, and $84,000 from cybercriminals.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center successfully restituted these recovered funds to victims of cybercrime, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safeguarding citizens from fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Cybercrime Unit apprehended and prosecuted over 751 individuals involved in cyber-related crimes throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The unit also confiscated various devices used in these criminal activities, including mobile phones, laptops, computers, routers, servers, a drone, and Starlink devices.<\/p>\n<p>The NPF-NCCC\u2019s exceptional performance earned recognition from the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate, which named it the \u201cBest Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThis accolade, according to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, highlights the dedication and efficiency of the NPF in addressing cybercrime across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>The statement read, \u201cThe Nigeria Police Force remains committed to combating cyber threats and staying ahead of cybercriminals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are enhancing the nation\u2019s overall cybersecurity framework to protect the welfare of our citizens in the digital era.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adejobi also called on citizens to remain vigilant and exercise caution when sharing sensitive information or engaging with unfamiliar online entities.<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of cyber awareness and encouraging responsible online behaviour to bolster defences against\u00a0cyber\u00a0threats.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Police Force has achieved notable milestones in the fight against cybercrime in 2024, recovering N8.82 billion, 115,237.91 USDT, and $84,000 from cybercriminals. 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