EFCC arrests four suspected bank hackers in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Tuesday the arrest of four individuals suspected of hacking into bank systems in Abuja.

In a statement shared on its verified Facebook page, the EFCC identified the alleged leader of the hacking syndicate as Chima Nwigwe.

Alongside Nwigwe, the agency apprehended three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Mahmud, and Daminan Ali. The group faces allegations of conspiracy, unauthorized access to bank computer systems, and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.

“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 suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement said.