EFCC arraigns two for supply of FCMB access credentials

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought two men before the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of supplying access credentials to the database of First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

Gideon Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka, along with a third suspect named Scott who remains at large, face eight charges under the Cybercrimes Act. The EFCC alleges that between July 24 and 26, the defendants conspired to supply Aghogho's access code to FCMB's system. This credential, reportedly obtained through the bank's local Administrative Credential, could grant access to the bank's Virtual Centre Platform and was allegedly provided for illicit purposes.

In a separate count, the EFCC accused Aghogho of disclosing the bank's server IP and domain credentials without authorization between April and May 2025. He allegedly received $15,000 for these credentials. While Aghogho pleaded not guilty, Chukwuebuka admitted guilt to the charges. The court ordered both defendants to be remanded in a correctional center, with the case adjourned for a review of facts and further proceedings on August 27.