THE IMPACT OF CYBER CRIME ON NIGERIA’S IMAGE IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY: A REPORT OF RETURNED LEGAL MIGRANT
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The study is concerned with the assessment of the Impact of Cyber Crime On Nigeria's image in The International Community, using the report of returned legal migrants, the study adopted an interview schedule to collate the response of 10 returned
legal migrants. The study found out that; cybercrime is rampant in Nigeria, encompassing various illicit activities such as phishing scams, online fraud, identity theft, and malware attacks. This prevalence of cybercrime not only poses significant challenges
to individuals and businesses within Nigeria but also tarnishes the country's reputation in the international community. The research also explored the report of returned legal migrants examining the profound challenges they face upon reintegration into Nigerian society. Stigmatization, social ostracism, and difficulties finding legitimate employment opportunities were commonly reported experiences, reflecting the enduring impact of their involvement in cybercriminal activities abroad. The study also highlights the diplomatic ramifications of cybercrime on Nigeria's international relations and foreign policy objectives. Instances of cyber attacks originating from Nigeria can strain bilateral ties, undermine trust and cooperation with foreign partners, and damage Nigeria's reputation as a responsible member of the global community. The study recommended that the EFCC have to increase its task to salvage the image of Nigeria in the international community as a whole by increasing efforts to curb cyber crimes among Nigerians, also the government should create an enabled enviroment for citizens to be able to go about legitimate businesses to make ends meet.
legal migrants. The study found out that; cybercrime is rampant in Nigeria, encompassing various illicit activities such as phishing scams, online fraud, identity theft, and malware attacks. This prevalence of cybercrime not only poses significant challenges
to individuals and businesses within Nigeria but also tarnishes the country's reputation in the international community. The research also explored the report of returned legal migrants examining the profound challenges they face upon reintegration into Nigerian society. Stigmatization, social ostracism, and difficulties finding legitimate employment opportunities were commonly reported experiences, reflecting the enduring impact of their involvement in cybercriminal activities abroad. The study also highlights the diplomatic ramifications of cybercrime on Nigeria's international relations and foreign policy objectives. Instances of cyber attacks originating from Nigeria can strain bilateral ties, undermine trust and cooperation with foreign partners, and damage Nigeria's reputation as a responsible member of the global community. The study recommended that the EFCC have to increase its task to salvage the image of Nigeria in the international community as a whole by increasing efforts to curb cyber crimes among Nigerians, also the government should create an enabled enviroment for citizens to be able to go about legitimate businesses to make ends meet.
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