The arrested suspects
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja –
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has four suspects for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
The anti-graft agency in a statement in Thursday, said those arrested include: Chima Anthony Nwigwe, suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate alongside three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali
According to the statement, the suspects 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.
