International Drug Syndicate Leader K Jeff Arrested in Joint Operation
In a major breakthrough, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) and Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully apprehended K Jeff, a 59-year-old Nigerian man believed to be the mastermind behind a global drug trafficking and scam network.
K Jeff allegedly operated across multiple continents, including Southeast Asia, Africa, Korea, the United States, and Europe. His network not only smuggled narcotics but also ran elaborate romance and investment scams, deceiving victims into unknowingly acting as drug couriers.
How Victims Were Tricked
Investigators revealed that unsuspecting individuals were often manipulated into carrying drug-laced backpacks, groceries, or even sweets, believing they were simply delivering gifts.
One such victim, a South Korean woman in her 50s, was arrested last year after unknowingly transporting cocaine from Brazil to Cambodia via Korea. Authorities linked her case to K Jeff’s operations.
Ongoing Investigations and Seizures
Korean intelligence officials have connected K Jeff to a Nigerian drug ring that was dismantled in 2021.
“So far, we have seized 45.6 kg of drugs, including 28.4 kg of methamphetamine, and arrested 38 members of his network,” an NIS spokesperson disclosed.
Despite being deported from Korea in 2008 after serving a prison sentence for drug-related offenses, K Jeff allegedly continued his activities, facilitating drug shipments from Nigeria to various destinations.
A Major Win for Global Anti-Drug Efforts
Authorities see his capture as a significant step toward disrupting international drug smuggling networks. Efforts are now underway to dismantle any remaining elements of his syndicate and prevent further illicit activities.
