The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday said it has arrested four suspected bank hackers in Abuja.
A statement shared on his verified Facebook page, the anti-graft body named the alleged leader of banks’ hacking syndicate as Chima Nwigwe.
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According to the EFCC, three others; Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Mahmud and Daminan Ali were arrested alongside Nwigwe 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,” the statement said.