Nigerian govt raises alarm over growing threats of cyber-slavery in West Africa

Nigerian govt raises alarm over growing threats of cyber-slavery in West Africa

Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday raised alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Tuggar expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which he said “primarily targets Nigerian citizens, especially vulnerable youths.” According to him, ma…

Beware of international cyber-slavery, FG warns Nigerians - Daily Trust

The federal government on Sunday raised the alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, raised the alarm in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Tuggar expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which he said primarily targets Nigerian citizens, especially vulnerable youths. He said many young…

Traffickers forcing Nigerian youths into ‘cyber-scam factories’ across West Africa

The federal government has expressed concern over a reported increase in the trafficking of Nigerian youths into forced cybercrime operations across West Africa.   A statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, said the victims, including teenagers, are often lured under the false promise of lucrative job offers abroad, particularly in crypto-related operations.   According to the st…

As FG alerts youths on rise in cyber slavery, here are tips on how to avoid falling victim

Cyber slavery perpetrators typically lure victims with fake job opportunities and high remuneration before trafficking them across borders to foreign countries

FG Warns: Cyber-Slavery Rings Trapping Nigerians with Fake Crypto Jobs Across W/Africa - Tech

The Federal Government has sounded an urgent warning about a disturbing rise in cyber-slavery cases across West Africa, with young Nigerians increasingly trapped in scam operations disguised as job offers. Describing the situation, foreign affairs minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, said, “Many young Nigerians, including underage teenagers, are being lured out of the country with false promises of lucrative employment opportunities abroad, partic…

FG Raises Alarm Over Rising Cyber-Slavery Threat in West Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed serious concern over the growing threat of cyber-slavery across West Africa, warning citizens — particularly young Nigerians — to be on high alert. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar highlighted the alarming increase in […] The post FG Raises Alarm Over Rising Cyber-Slavery Threat in West Africa app…