'Cybercrime kingpins' arrested by Interpol and Hawks in Pretoria raids

[Scampup]

'Cybercrime kingpins' arrested by Interpol and Hawks in Pretoria raids

Two Nigerians, aged 39 and 42, were arrested in dawn raids by Interpol and the Hawks on Wednesday in the Pretoria East suburb of Equestria.

www.timeslive.co.za

'Cybercrime kingpins' arrested by Interpol and Hawks in Pretoria raids​

Two Nigerians, aged 39 and 42, were arrested in dawn raids by Interpol and the Hawks on Wednesday in the Pretoria East suburb of Equestria.

TimesLIVE understands the suspects are believed to be connected to Nigerian organised crime syndicates operating sophisticated cybercrime networks.

“The search and seizure operation by the joint team recovered electronic equipment, including laptops and phones, thousands of rand in cash, as well as an unlicensed firearm, in Wapadrand and Sunnyside,” said Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale.

“The two foreign nationals are alleged to be part of a cult known as the 'Air Lords' who are said to be rivals of the 'Black Axe' movement. The suspects will be charged, detained and extradited by Interpol.

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[Hemi300c]

The easy part is over now the difficult part begins.

Good work so far hopefully all is in order and according to the law

 

[daveza]

The suspects will be charged, detained and extradited by Interpol.

A nice American prison awaits.

 

[Galactica]

Yahoo yahoo!

 

[G'Wobblez]

Why is it Nigerians?
What makes them so particular to this type of crime?

 

[Willie Trombone]

Why is it Nigerians?
What makes them so particular to this type of crime?

They aren't.
I've not met a fussy Nigerian thief.
And it's not just Nigerians, it's anyone who tends to get away with it. Russians and Indians are partial to it.

 

[rayven_king]

the FBI may as well setup an office here

 

[surface]

They aren't.
I've not met a fussy Nigerian thief.
And it's not just Nigerians, it's anyone who tends to get away with it. Russians and Indians are partial to it.

I don't know about Russia but I can confirm that I was told to get involved in cybercrime when I was 4. It is cultural indoctrination so you can't really blame me. That is why I moved to SA and now I am hacking a bit less now.

 

[ForceFate]

They aren't.
I've not met a fussy Nigerian thief.
And it's not just Nigerians, it's anyone who tends to get away with it. Russians and Indians are partial to it.

They are, especially the type of cybercrime under discussion.