The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested four suspects for unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems in Abuja.
According to the anti-graft agency, the four suspects were also accused of fraudulently withdrawing depositors’ funds.
EFCC gave the identities of the suspects as Chima Nwigwe, Effiong Emmanuel, and Damian Ali. Also apprehended is the Managing Director of Downstone Ultimate Limited, Mohammed Mahmud.
This was contained in a statement by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday.
Oyewale stated that the suspects were arrested during a sting operation in Abuja.
He said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Chima Anthony Nwigwe, the suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate alongside three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, Managing Director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Damian Ali. They were arrested 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.”
Oyewale stated that the suspects would be taken to court once investigations are concluded.
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