Chinese wanted for $245m ponzi fraud arrested in Nigeria, repatriated to China

A Chinese man identified as Xu Qing who fled to Nigeria to evade arrest over alleged involvement in a financial fraud scheme $245,000,000 has been arrested and repatriated back to China by the Nigeria Police Force.

Anthony Placid, the spokesperson of Nigeria Police confirmed the repatriation of the Chinese in a statement on Wednesday.

He said the repatriation followed a formal request from Chinese authorities.

According to the statement, Qing fled to Nigeria on 5th November 2024 while a warrant was issued against him on 12th November 2025 by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security of People’s Republic of China.

Placid said acting on intelligence and sustained surveillance operations, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja successfully tracked and arrested the Chinese fugitive at a factory located in Olowotedo, Siun Village in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on 24th April 2026.

He was repatriated to the People’s Republic of China on 28th April 2026 through bilateral police cooperation arrangements to face prosecution for the offences.

“He was subsequently arrested by Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja and repatriated to China to face charges related to large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits through a Ponzi scheme,” Placid said. Nigerian current events

The Police spokesperson quoted the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu as reaffirming the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against transnational organised crime.

‘The IGP further advised Nigerian employers and business entities to conduct due diligence, including background checks through the police, before engaging foreign nationals in business or employment relationships.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to combating transnational crime and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives,” Placid said.