EFCC Arraigns Chinese National Li Kuang Kuang Over Alleged Cybercrime in Lagos
In a major development from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a Chinese national identified as Li Kuang Kuang has been officially arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in cybercrime.
The arraignment took place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Federal High Court located in Ikoyi, Lagos. Presiding over the case is Justice Daniel Osiagor.
Li Kuang Kuang is not just any random suspect. According to the EFCC, he is one of the 792 individuals who were arrested on December 19, 2024, during a major sting operation codenamed “Eagle Flush Operation”. This massive crackdown was carried out by operatives of the EFCC and was aimed at disrupting a well-organized syndicate allegedly involved in cryptocurrency investment scams and romance fraud.
The EFCC believes this group was running a large-scale cybercrime network targeting Nigerians and possibly international victims as well.
The Charge Against Li Kuang Kuang
During the court session, the EFCC filed a one-count charge against the defendant. The charge was read out in court and it states:
“That you Li Kuang Kuang and Genting International Co. Limited sometimes in December 2024 at Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, 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].”
This means that the EFCC is accusing Li Kuang Kuang and the company Genting International Co. Limited of intentionally gaining access to a computer system in Nigeria. Not only was this access unauthorized, but it was allegedly done with the aim of harming the Nigerian economy and social fabric.
He Pleads Not Guilty
When the charge was read to him in court, Li Kuang Kuang responded by entering a “not guilty” plea. This means he is denying the allegations made against him and the matter will now proceed to trial.
Following his plea, the EFCC's prosecuting counsel, U.S. Kyari, asked the court to fix a date for trial. Kyari also requested that the defendant be remanded in custody at the Correctional Center while awaiting trial.
Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the prosecution’s request and ordered that Li Kuang Kuang be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Center. The court then set the next hearing date for July 18, 2025.
What This Means
This case is one of the many being pursued by the EFCC in its ongoing fight against cybercrime, especially cases involving foreign nationals and large criminal networks. The fact that over 700 suspects were arrested in a single operation highlights just how serious and widespread these crimes have become.
The outcome of this case will likely set the tone for how similar crimes are treated in the future, especially those linked to cryptocurrency fraud and international syndicates. Nigerians will be watching closely as the trial proceeds.
NaijaRush will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they happen.
