EFCC arrests 4 suspected bank hackers in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, arrested four suspected bank hackers in Abuja.

The arrest was disclosed by the anti-graft agency in a statement.

EFCC named the alleged leader of banks’ hacking syndicate as Mr Chima Nwigwe.

According to the commission, three others; Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Mahmud and Daminan Ali were taken into custody 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

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