INTERPOL Nigeria has successfully apprehended the hackers responsible for the fraudulent activities in the Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), a prominent global crypto platform. Contrary to initial speculations of Arabian hackers, it was discovered that the crime was committed by one of the staff members, Abayomi Segun Oluwasesan, and his accomplices.
AAS, known for its top-notch security architecture, was compromised when Abayomi, employed as a web developer, abused the trust placed in him by the company’s founder, Jesam Micheal. Taking advantage of Jesam’s absence during a liver transplant, Abayomi and his cohorts disrupted the platform’s operations and embezzled billions of dollars belonging to investors from over 75 countries.
Abayomi’s illicit activities allowed him to acquire enormous wealth, purchasing luxury cars, properties in the UK, Dubai, and Nigeria, and leading a flamboyant lifestyle. However, when Jesam recovered and uncovered the criminal activities, he launched a manhunt, collaborating with INTERPOL to apprehend Abayomi. Eventually, Abayomi was arrested and confessed to his guilt, which includes financial crimes, data theft, cyber security crimes, and fraudulent use of the online financial platform.
The scam perpetrated by Abayomi has had devastating consequences for investors, leaving them in a state of despair, pain, and even contemplating suicide. Victims shared their emotional experiences, expressing their loss of hard-earned money and their shattered dreams. Many had joined AAS with hopes of financial stability and had put their trust in the platform, only to have their lives disrupted by Abayomi’s actions.
The arrests made by INTERPOL Nigeria bring a sense of justice to the victims, who have suffered greatly as a result of the scam. However, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and due diligence in the crypto space, as well as the need for stringent security measures to protect investors’ funds and prevent such fraudulent activities from recurring.
