Nigerian Politician Arrested for $246,153 Theft from Patricia Technologies’ Crypto Wallet The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of a politician in connection with the theft of over 200 million naira (approximately $246,153) from
Patricia Technologies’ crypto wallet. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the NPF said the arrest of Wilfred
Bonse was made following an investigation conducted by the NPF’s National Cybercrime Center.
According to
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer,
Bonse is accused of collaborating with hackers to launder 50 million naira (around $61,538) from the stolen funds. The charges against him include criminal conspiracy, unauthorized alteration of computer systems and network data, and the illicit diversion of funds exceeding 200 million naira.
The statement issued by the NPF revealed that Bonse was apprehended for his alleged involvement in the theft, conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and unauthorized fund diversion from Patricia Technologies.
