Nigerian research into online offending: The importance of recognizing contributions from the Global South

• In Event: Globalising and Democratising Criminology

Abstract

Current online fraud research presents a narrative dominated by global North scholars and perspectives. While Nigerian scholars have examined the problem of online fraud, this research has largely been marginalized from academic discourse. This presentation presents the research that has been done in this area targeting online fraud offenders. In particular, it highlights the role that social, cultural and political factors play in enabling online fraud to occur in Nigeria. Further, it brings to light the critical role of spirituality in Nigerian life as a way of seeking to improve offending success. Overall, the presentation argues for the inclusion of this literature and findings in global discourses targeting online fraud, in order to more effectively combat this crime problem.

Author

• Cassandra Cross, Queensland University of Technology