The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China over his alleged involvement in a massive Ponzi scheme.
Force spokesman, Anthony Placid, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the suspect was declared wanted by Chinese authorities in Beijing for allegedly orchestrating a financial fraud estimated at over $245 million, involving the illegal absorption of public deposits.
Police investigations revealed that Xu Qing fled China to Nigeria on November 5, 2024, in a bid to evade arrest. A warrant for his arrest was subsequently issued on November 12, 2025, by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security.
Acting on intelligence and sustained surveillance, INTERPOL operatives in Abuja tracked and apprehended the fugitive at a factory in Olowotedo, Siun Village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on April 24, 2026.
Following his arrest, the suspect was repatriated to China on April 28, 2026, through established bilateral policing arrangements to face prosecution.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to strengthening international collaboration in tackling transnational organised crime.
He also urged Nigerian employers and businesses to carry out thorough background checks, including police verification, before engaging foreign nationals.
The NPF reiterated its resolve to ensure that Nigeria does not become a safe haven for fugitives and to intensify efforts against cross-border criminal activities.
