Nigerian Hacker’s Tax Scam: A Comedy of Errors Worth $8.1 Million!
A Nigerian national appeared in a US court facing charges related to hacking US tax preparation companies. Matthew Akande and co-conspirators allegedly filed fraudulent tax returns, aiming for over $8.1 million. The scheme included phishing attacks and malware, like the Warzone RAT, to steal taxpayer information.
Hot Take:
Nigerian national Matthew Akande thought he could outsmart the US tax system with a little cyber trickery. However, his cunning plan unraveled faster than a cheap sweater, leading him from a life of alleged cybercrime luxury to a US courtroom. Maybe next time, he’ll stick to Sudoku.
Key Points:
- Nigerian national Matthew Akande appeared in a US court for charges including computer intrusion and wire fraud.
- Akande, living in Mexico, was extradited from the UK to the US after arrest in October 2024.
- With associates, he allegedly filed over 1,000 fraudulent tax returns, netting $1.3 million.
- The scheme involved phishing attacks on tax preparation firms to steal taxpayer information.
- Co-conspirator Kehinde H. Oyetunji has pleaded guilty to related charges but hasn’t been sentenced yet.
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