Cybercrime: Nigerian arrested for bank fraud

Suspect involved in defrauding various banks of Rs3.5 million

RAWALPINDI: The Cyber Crime Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a Nigerian national who was allegedly involved in bank fraud. According to FIA officials, the suspect was involved in defrauding various banks of Rs3.5 million.

He was caught red-handed as he was attempting to defraud a bank of Rs5million. The officials added that they have dispatched teams to arrest the suspect’s accomplices. They hoped to catch the remaining members of the gang soon.  

Published in The Express Tribune, January 25^th, 2019.