The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China to face charges related to large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits through a Ponzi scheme.
Force spokesperson Anthony Okon, in a statement on Wednesday, said the repatriation followed a formal request from Chinese authorities, who declared the suspect wanted in Beijing for his alleged involvement in a financial fraud scheme estimated at over $245 million.
Mr Okon said investigations revealed that the suspect fled China to Nigeria on 5 November 2024 in an attempt to evade arrest, following which a warrant was issued against him on 12 November 2025 by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security.
“Acting on intelligence and sustained surveillance operations, operatives of INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja successfully tracked and arrested the fugitive at a factory located in Olowotedo, Siun Village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on 24 April 2026 after which the suspect was repatriated to the People’s Republic of China on 28th April 2026 through bilateral police cooperation arrangements to face prosecution for the offences,” the statement said.
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu reaffirmed his commitment 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 said it remains resolute in its commitment to combating transnational crime and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives.
