The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia said it has captured six criminals involving one Nigerian, who tried to steal $110 million from an American citizen using wire transfer. The criminals have used international money transfer system with fake ID and documents. The criminals were arrested with the money before leaving Finfine Branch of Commercial bank of Ethiopia, according to the state broadcaster – ETV. It is stated that the mastermind of the fraud is a Nigerian citizen, Adeymi Aderemi Abdulrafiu, who has been in Ethiopia coordinating the fraud. He has collaborated with experienced Ethiopian cyber and information technology professionals, who are also captured by NISS.

Source: Ethiopian News May 11, 2020 08:48 UTC