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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 2, 2026

FRN vs Zeng Xian Tao

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Zeng Xian Tao

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused, (a Chinese) was alleged to have willfully caused to be accessed computer system for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 (As Amended, 2024).

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment, with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that upon completion of the convict’s sentence, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, should ensure that he is repatriated to his country of origin within seven days. Furthermore, the judge ordered the forfeiture of the items recovered from the convict to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Zeng Xian Tao
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 4, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, (a Chinese) was alleged to have willfully caused to be accessed computer system for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 (As Amended, 2024).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Zeng Xian Tao – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. K. Bashir (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment, with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that upon completion of the convict’s sentence, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, should ensure that he is repatriated to his country of origin within seven days. Furthermore, the judge ordered the forfeiture of the items recovered from the convict to the Federal Government of Nigeria.