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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially declared Zichao Qiu, a Chinese national, wanted in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering offences, intensifying international efforts to track financial criminals who evade justice across borders.
The ICPC, Nigeria’s premier anti‑corruption agency, updated its Wanted Persons list to include Zichao Qiu amid ongoing probes into complex financial crimes spanning multiple jurisdictions. Although specific case details and formal charges have not been publicly disclosed by the commission, Zichao Qiu’s addition to the list signals his suspected involvement in large‑scale economic offences that contravene Nigeria’s anti‑corruption and anti‑money‑laundering laws, officials said.
The ICPC’s declaration is part of its broader mandate to investigate, prevent and prosecute corruption and allied offences within and beyond Nigeria’s borders, leveraging international collaboration to hold fugitives accountable. The commission encourages anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward and assist investigative efforts, either directly through ICPC offices or via established law enforcement channels.
While specific corruption and money‑laundering allegations against Zichao Qiu have yet to be outlined in official press statements, agencies like the ICPC typically involve suspects whose actions include the alleged diversion of funds, illicit acquisition of assets, or complicity in transnational financial schemes. International cooperation remains critical to apprehending such high‑profile targets, and the ICPC works closely with foreign counterparts under mutual legal assistance frameworks to pursue leads and effect arrests where possible.
This development comes at a time when Nigeria’s anti‑corruption bodies are intensifying efforts to trace stolen assets, prosecute domestic and foreign offenders, and recover illicit financial flows that drain public resources. The inclusion of foreign nationals on the ICPC’s most‑wanted roster underscores the increasingly global nature of financial crime and the necessity for cross‑border enforcement strategies.
The commission urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report credible information that could aid in tracking down wanted persons. The ICPC has established multiple channels for tips, including toll‑free hotlines and dedicated contact centres at its headquarters in Abuja and through its state offices.
As this story develops and further official details emerge, Stone Reporters News will provide updates on the investigation, any formal indictment or extradition requests, and authorities’ progress toward bringing Zichao Qiu to justice.
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