Authorities in Sabha, Libya, have arrested five Nigerian nationals accused of stealing electrical equipment from a local farm.
The arrests were announced by Migrant Rescue Watch via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025. According to the report, officers from the Al-Qahira Police Department carried out the arrests on Sunday, May 25.
The suspects have been transferred to the public prosecution for further legal proceedings.
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The social media post stated: “#Libya 25.05.25 – Al-Qahira Police Dept. (Sabha) arrested 5 #migrants of Nigerian nationality for theft of electrical equipment from a farm. All referred to public prosecution for legal action…”
In April, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrest of 22 Nigerian nationals in connection with financially motivated sextortion schemes that had led to a disturbing rise in suicides among American teenagers.
The arrests were made during Operation Artemis, a first-of-its-kind global operation carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from Nigeria, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
FBI stated in a statement that around half of the suspects arrested were directly linked to victims who died by suicide after being extorted.
“Operation Artemis exemplifies the FBI’s never-ending mission to protect our most vulnerable, and to pursue the heinous criminals harming our children — no matter where they hide,” said FBI Director, Kash Patel.
“This operation highlights the critical need for international cooperation to address this growing threat, and it’s a fight we can’t take on without our valued partners across the globe.
“We hope this message encourages parents and guardians to continue to educate their children about online safety and serves as a reminder of the FBI’s relentless pursuit of keeping our children safe.”
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