The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), in Abuja, has arrested four suspects for unauthorised access to banks computer systems and withdrawing depositors funds.
Dele Oyewale spokesperson for the Commission, on Tuesday disclosed this in a statement that four individuals including the leader of the syndicate, identified as Chima Nwigwe, Effiong Emmanuel, Mohammed Mahmud—the Managing Director of Downstone Ultimate Limited—and Damian Ali.
According to the statement, “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 statement further stated that the suspects would be taken to court once the investigations are concluded.
