Police Arrest Six for Hacking Telecoms Firm

Police arrest six for hacking telecoms firm

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested no fewer than six suspects for allegedly hacking a telecommunication company in Nigeria. ​ This is contained in a statement by the Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. Hundeyin disclosed that the suspects allegedly gained unlawful access into the core systems of the telecommunication company. He said they diverted airtime and mobile data worth N7.7 billion. Details shortly… Police arrest six for…

Police Uncover N7.7bn Cyber-Enabled Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale cyber-enabled fraud that led to the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, with losses estimated at over N7.7 billion. The Force, through the National Cybercrime Centre, said six suspects were arrested in connection with the scheme, while several high-value assets believed to be proceeds of the crime were recovered. According to the Police, the investig…

Police Bust Telecom Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Six for Stealing ₦7.7 Billion

The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated telecom fraud syndicate accused of stealing over ₦7.7 billion from a major telecommunications company. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the elaborate scam, which involved illegal access to the company’s airtime and data systems.According to the police, the crime came to light after the telecom company noticed unusual activity in its billing and payment systems. Investigati…

N7.7bn telecom cyber heist uncovered as police arrest six across Kano, Katsina, FCT

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale cybercrime operation involving the illegal diversion of telecommunications airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion, arresting six suspects linked to the scheme. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrests followed a petition submitted by a telecommunications […]