Nigerian hacks TS Co-Operative Bank server to rob Rs 1.94 cr

Telangana police have identified Wilson, a Nigerian citizen, as the mastermind behind the robbery of Rs1.94 crore from Telangana Co-operative Bank 's Koti branch in Hyderabad. Already, the police arrested two accused and launched a man-hunt to nab Wilson and a woman who is also involved in the crime.

Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough in Telangana Co-operative Bank 1.94 crore robbery case, police have identified the mastermind namely Wilson, a Nigerian citizen. Police said Wilson hacked into the main server of bank's Koti branch in Hyderabad and stole the money.

The Nigerian citizen came to Hyderabad for academics and employment. Police acted on a complaint filed by bank officials in cyber crime police station. Yasin Bhasha and Mohammad Rafi, Hyderabad residents and accused involved in the case were arrested and police have been tracking down Wilson and a woman accused.

According to sources, Wilson opened three bank accounts in the name of three people from Hyderabad. Bank server was logged in and the hefty amount was transferred by Wilson. On July 7, he deposited Rs 1.94 crore from the bank to a young woman's account through net banking. Later, the money was transferred to 102 bank accounts in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on July 12.

Wilson increased the maximum cash transfer limit from Rs 2 lakh to 6 crore for three accounts by hacking the bank's main server. As bank officials took cognizance of the amount transfer, police help was sought.

Police sources said crimes committed by Nigerians are increasing rapidly and cases involving people being wooed with gifts and lotteries have also surfaced recently.