On May 8, 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) submitted a petition to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, reporting the presence of specialized internet fraud syndicates targeting various banks in Nigeria, particularly UBA. These syndicates engage in hacking customers' accounts and illicitly transferring their funds.
In response, the AIG formed a team of detectives from the Zonal Monitoring Unit, utilizing advanced technology to track down and apprehend two suspects, Yusuf Ademola (40 years old) and Adesina Olawale Abiodun (50 years old), at their hideout in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The arrested suspects confessed to being part of a larger network spread throughout Nigeria, employing software to hack into customers' accounts and discreetly move money from any bank of their choice. The fraudsters' strategy involves gaining access to a customer's Bank Verification Number (BVN)-linked phone number and bank alerts to facilitate seamless money transfers. Shockingly, more than 1000 customer accounts across the country have been compromised and defrauded.
Further investigations revealed that syndicate members were recruited from various regions of Nigeria. Authorities are actively pursuing the arrest of all individuals associated with this criminal activity. The ongoing investigation is expected to culminate in the arraignment of the suspects in court.
For any inquiries, please contact:
SP Hauwa Idris Adamu
Zonal Police Public Relations Officer
Zone 2 Command HQ, Onikan Lagos
Source: Emmynet24
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