EFCC Busts Bank Hacking Syndicate In Abuja, Arrest Four Suspects

Abuja, Nigeria-  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested  four suspects linked to a bank hacking syndicate in Abuja.

The suspects include Chima Anthony Nwigwe, believed to be the leader, along with Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director of Downstone Ultimate Limited, and Daminan Ali.

According to a statement released by the EFCC on Tuesday, the arrests were made during a sting operation based on actionable intelligence regarding their alleged conspiracy and unauthorized access to banking computer systems.

The suspects are accused of compromising the databases of commercial banks, resulting in fraudulent transfers and withdrawals from depositors’ accounts through various digital platforms.

The statement added that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.