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Nigeria Police Chase Crypto Fraud Trail

Nigerian Police Trace ₦3.6 Billion Crypto Fraud Through Bybit and Fintechs

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedFintech & PaymentsNigeriaAug 28, 2026

Nigerian police have traced alleged proceeds of a ₦3.6 billion fraud to USDT holdings via Bybit's peer-to-peer platform and local fintech payment rails. The case highlights growing enforcement capability and regulatory risk for crypto platforms operating in Nigeria.

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