Police send Chinese fraud suspect back to China after arrest in Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated Xu Qing, a Chinese national accused of involvement in a $245 million Ponzi scheme. The arrest was made after a formal request from Chinese authorities, who had declared Xu Qing wanted for large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits. According to Force Spokesman Anthony Placid, the operation involved INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja and was supported by intelligence and surveillance efforts. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in fighting transnational crime.
What happened
- Xu Qing was declared wanted in Beijing for allegedly running a $245 million Ponzi scheme.
- Investigations revealed Xu Qing fled China to Nigeria on November 5, 2024, to evade arrest.
- A warrant for his arrest was issued on November 12, 2025, by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security.
- INTERPOL operatives arrested Xu Qing at a factory in Ogun State on April 24, 2026.
- The suspect was repatriated to China on April 28, 2026, to face prosecution.
