International cyber criminal ring consisting of Nigerian members successfully infiltrated financial institutions and telecom towers across multiple countries.
In August 2025, the Cyber Crimes Department of the Criminal Security Sector in Kuwait successfully dismantled a transnational gang of Nigerian cybercriminals. The gang was accused of carrying out cyber attacks on telecommunications towers and banks in the country.
The attacks, which were first reported by the Communication & Information Technology Regulatory Authority, aimed to steal bank account information and siphon funds. The gang employed advanced electronic devices and specialized equipment to hack into networks and distribute mass phishing messages impersonating banks and telecom companies.
The gang's operation involved sophisticated signal-tracking technology and various technical tools. They targeted telecom infrastructure by breaching networks, distributed fraudulent mass phishing messages, and analyzed stolen data using their advanced equipment. Authorities used signal-tracking technology to trace the cyber intrusions to suspects and vehicles involved.
The investigation began after the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority reported cyber intrusions on local telecom networks. The suspects were apprehended by police and their cases were referred to relevant authorities for legal action under Kuwait’s criminal laws concerning cybercrime, telecommunications security, and fraud.
The arrest of the second suspect was a result of further investigation. Using signal tracking technology, the authorities traced the suspicious activity to a vehicle in the suburb of Salmiya. When officers moved in, the man behind the wheel attempted to flee and collided with several vehicles.
The confessed suspect was found to have advanced electronics and technical tools in their vehicle. The search of the second suspect's residence revealed additional devices and specialized equipment. The suspect confessed to working with an accomplice to hack telecommunications networks. No further details about the second suspect's arrest or the items seized from their residence were provided.
No details were provided about the specific telecommunications networks or banks that were targeted in the cyber attacks. No information was given about the identity or current status of the accomplice mentioned by the first suspect.
Kuwait enforces strict cybercrime laws under its Ministry of Interior and related regulatory bodies to address hacking, data theft, and fraudulent financial activities. The arrest and dismantling of this transnational gang serve as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in the region.
The cyber attacks, perpetrated by the dismantled transnational gang, were a blatant violation of Kuwait's cybersecurity laws, exploiting technology to infiltrate telecommunications networks and commit fraud. The investigation uncovered the use of advanced electronic devices and signal-tracking technology, highlighting the sophistication of modern cybercrime and the need for strict technology-focused regulation in the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice.
