EFCC Arrest Notorious Bank Hackers In Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja have arrested one Chima Anthony Nwigwe, leader of a reportedly notorious bank hacker.

Naija News understands that Nwigwe was apprehended along with three accomplices: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, the managing director of Downstone Ultimate Limited, and Daminan Ali.

They face allegations of conspiracy, unauthorized access to banking computer systems, and fraudulent withdrawals of depositors’ funds.

Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC confirmed the arrest of the syndicate in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.

The statement indicated that the suspects were taken into custody during a sting operation conducted by EFCC agents in the capital.

Their arrest was prompted by credible intelligence regarding their suspected activities in hacking and compromising the databases of commercial banks, which led to unauthorized transfers and withdrawals via various digital platforms, as reported by the anti-graft agency.

The suspects are expected to face charges in court once the investigation is completed.

Gov Sanwo-Olu Did Not Drag EFCC To Court – Lagos Govt

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has dismissed reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Naija News reports that Sanwo-Olu had allegedly filed a lawsuit against the EFCC, alleging threats of arrest, detention, and prosecution once his tenure as governor concludes.

The suit, a fundamental rights enforcement action, was submitted to Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja by Sanwo-Olu’s lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba.

During a court session on Tuesday, Ozurumba announced the withdrawal of an initial originating summons, stating that it had been replaced with a revised filing.

He confirmed that the EFCC had been served with the new court documents, although EFCC counsel Hadiza Afegbua indicated she had not yet received them, and the proof of service was not available in the court file.

Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the case until November 11 for further mention.

But reacting in a statement to Naija News, the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), said Sanwo-Olu, at no time, sued or briefed any legal practitioner to file a suit on his behalf concerning the above subject matter.

According to him, the Lagos State Government is currently investigating how the case came to be without the government’s knowledge.