The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Chima Anthony Nwigwe, alleged to be the leader of a bank hacking syndicate. Nwigwe was apprehended along with three other suspects—Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello (Managing Director of Downstone Ultimate Limited), and Mahmud Daminan Ali—over allegations of conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems, and fraudulent withdrawals of funds from customers’ accounts.
According to Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, the arrests were made during a “sting operation in Abuja,” following credible intelligence linking the suspects to the hacking and manipulation of commercial bank databases. This breach reportedly enabled them to conduct unauthorized transfers and withdrawals via various digital platforms.
Oyewale stated that, following the completion of investigations, the suspects would be formally charged in court.
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