By Yahaya Idris
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has strengthened its crackdown on cybercrime, leading to the successful arrest and detention of Chima Anthony Nwigwe, believed to be the ringleader of a banks’ hacking syndicate.
Nwigwe and three others – Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, Managing Director of Downstone Ultimate Limited, and Daminan Ali – were taken into custody for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banking computer systems, and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
The anti-graft agency released a statement on Tuesday announcing the apprehension of four suspects via its X handle.
Following credible intelligence regarding their alleged participation in hacking activities and unauthorized access to commercial banks’ databases, resulting in fraudulent transactions and withdrawals across various digital channels, they were apprehended in a targeted operation in Abuja.”
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“The statement further notes that upon conclusion of investigations, the suspects will face charges in court.”
