The federal Government has expressed concern over the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, targeting Nigerian youths in particular, under false promises of lucrative job employment abroad, specifically in crypto-related operations.
The ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement, notified that the said youths are trafficked into sophisticated scam operations and enslaved to work in criminal “call centres” — often referred to as “419 cyber-scam factories.”
There, they are forced under coercive and inhumane conditions to send thousands of fraudulent emails, text messages, and calls aimed at defrauding victims worldwide.
Nigerians therefore are advised to verify all employment offers through official channels and report suspicious cases to relevant authorities for necessary investigation and action to curtail the activities of the perpetrators.
It added, that Federal Government remains committed to protecting Nigerian citizens at home and abroad and will continue to raise awareness about emerging threats to the welfare and dignity of all Nigerians.
