Cybercrime: Indian police arrest two Nigerians over bank hacking
Authorities in India have arrested two Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in a cybercrime operation targeting financial institutions. The suspects, Modebe Joseph and Sunday Okonkwo, were apprehended in Noida during a coordinated police operation. According to investigators, the two men were allegedly linked to an international hacking group known as Solar Spider. The group […]
Nigerian gets 19-year jail term in US over $4m romance scam
A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role in a romance fraud and business email compromise scheme. The case involved losses estimated at about $4 million. A U.S. District Court judge handed him a 228-month sentence after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to […]
NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians trafficked to Thailand for cybercrimes
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries for cybercrime activities. The Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, warned that traffickers are increasingly targeting intelligent youths with computer and IT skills, luring them with promises of […]
Nigeria Police return $23,000 to victim in international romance scam case
The Nigeria Police Force has returned $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands after uncovering an international online romance scam linked to a Nigerian suspect. The police confirmed that the money was recovered during a coordinated investigation involving international law enforcement agencies. According to the police, the operation was carried out by the INTERPOL […]
Police arrest three over N10m blackmail plot in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arrested three suspects over an alleged cyber blackmail scheme involving the demand of ₦10 million from a woman. The suspects—two men and a woman—were picked up after the victim reported ongoing threats linked to her private photographs. According to the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, […]
Police arrest six for hacking telecoms firm
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six individuals for allegedly hacking into a major telecommunication company in Nigeria. The suspects are accused of unlawfully accessing the company’s core systems, according to a statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. The suspects reportedly diverted airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion during […]
Ghana nabs 53 Nigerians in large-scale cybercrime operation, recovers laptops, phones, firearms
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerians during a large-scale cybercrime operation carried out in parts of the country. The coordinated raid targeted suspected online fraud networks believed to be involved in cyber-related crimes affecting victims both within and outside Ghana. During the operation, officers recovered several items allegedly used for illegal activities. These included […]
Sheikh Gumi files criminal complaint against Facebook users over alleged death threats, defamation
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has filed a criminal complaint against some Facebook users over alleged death threats and defamatory statements made against him online. He said the posts crossed the line from criticism into dangerous and criminal behaviour that could threaten his personal safety. According to his lawyers, the offensive messages included threats to […]
US hits terrorism financiers in new sanction
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of secretly moving millions of dollars from Iran to Hezbollah. According to Washington, these operatives used business networks to hide financial transactions and support activities linked to terrorism. The U.S. government stressed that these actions are part of efforts to stop Iran from […]
16-Year Old American Commits Suicide After Sextortion Message Traced To Lagos
A heartbreaking story has emerged after a 16-year-old boy in the United States took his own life following an online sextortion scheme traced to Lagos, Nigeria. According to reports, the teenager was blackmailed by scammers who threatened to release private images if he didn’t send money. The young victim, overwhelmed by fear and shame, reportedly […]