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Suspects accused of illegally accessing a telecom company’s core systems
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Airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion allegedly diverted
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Police say investigation is ongoing and more arrests may follow
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunication company in the country.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
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According to Hundeyin, the suspects are accused of unlawfully gaining access to the core systems of the telecoms provider, where they allegedly manipulated the platform to divert airtime and mobile data.
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He said preliminary investigations revealed that the diverted airtime and data were valued at about N7.7 billion.
The police spokesperson noted that the arrests followed intelligence-led investigations into suspicious activities affecting the operations of the company.
Hundeyin added that the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, stressing that efforts are ongoing to identify other individuals linked to the alleged cybercrime.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to combating cyber-related offences and safeguarding critical digital infrastructure across the country.
