By Damilare Adeleye
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four individuals for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
One of the suspects, Chima Anthony Nwigwe, was identified as the leader of banks’ hacking syndicate.
The other three are Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali.
It was learnt that they were arrested by EFCC 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 anti-graft agency subsequently assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.