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 […]
Nigeria deports 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cybercrimes and ponzi schemes
The Nigerian Immigration Service has begun deporting 42 out of 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted for cybercrime and Ponzi scheme offences. The first group of deportees was flown out of Nigeria on Sunday, August 17. They were part of 759 people arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2023, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, […]
Scam Alert: CBN Warns Bank Customers Against Use Of Fake Swift Messages For FX Transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned bank customers to be cautious of fake SWIFT messages in foreign exchange (FX) transfers. These messages often claim that foreign currency has been sent to Nigerian bank accounts, but in reality, no funds are received. SWIFT messages are official communications sent through the Society for Worldwide Interbank […]