UK Police Arrest Nigerian in Multi-Million Dollar Email Fraud Targeting US Firm
UK Police Arrest Nigerian in Multi-Million Dollar Email Fraud Targeting US Firm
UK Police Arrest Nigerian in Multi-Million Dollar Email Fraud Targeting US Firm
UK authorities have arrested a Nigerian national, Farouk Adekunle Adepoju, following a US indictment that accused him of orchestrating a sophisticated email hacking scheme against a Pennsylvania-based construction company.
According to US prosecutors, Adepoju allegedly infiltrated the firm’s email system and diverted payments meant for contractors into fraudulent accounts, costing the company several million dollars. The scheme, described as a business email compromise (BEC), highlights the growing global threat of cyber fraud targeting businesses.
Adepoju’s arrest in the UK is part of an international collaboration between US and British law enforcement agencies to combat cross-border financial crimes. If convicted in the US, he faces several years in prison and heavy financial penalties.
Cybersecurity experts have warned companies to strengthen their email systems and payment verification protocols, stressing that fraudsters are increasingly targeting businesses through phishing and email manipulation.
The case has once again placed the spotlight on the rising sophistication of cybercrime networks and the urgent need for stronger corporate defenses.
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