The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested four suspected bank hackers in the Federal Capital Territory.
A statement by the anti-graft agency said Chima Anthony Nwigwe, suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate was arrested alongside three others for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.
The three others are; Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali.
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.
The agency says the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
