The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Chima Anthony Nwigwe, a suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate alongside three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
They were arrested in a sting operation in Abuja following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in hacking, compromising databases of commercial banks, thereby causing fraudulent transfers and withdrawals through different digital platforms.
The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Notice of their arrest was contained in a statement on the EFCC Official X handle.
Recall that in the past, many Nigerians have lamented cases of unauthorized transfer, unexplained bank deductions and fraudulent bank activities without traces.
