The Jamaican anti-graft agency reported that the investigation into the cybersecurity breach is still in progress.

Two Nigerians have been detained in Lagos for allegedly defrauding the Jamaican government of one million dollars.

The operation was conducted by the country’s Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to Loop News, the suspects were apprehended at their residence in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, following a probe into an international cybercrime ring traced to Nigeria.

The three agencies coordinated the arrest through international cooperation.

MOCA’s director of communications, Major Basil Jarrett, stated that the agency had received a complaint in 2023 from the National Water Commission (NWC) about an attempt to defraud them of over one million dollars through a business email compromise that rerouted the funds to the criminals.

In response, MOCA, along with US federal law enforcement partners, initiated an international investigation which led to the seizure of the stolen funds, with most of it being recovered, and the identification of the suspects in Nigeria.

“MOCA, in collaboration with its US federal law enforcement partners, launched an intensive, international cyber investigation into the attack, resulting in the monies being frozen and ultimately, the majority of it being returned,” Mr. Jarrett said in a statement released by MOCA.

“This outcome not only highlights the resilience and preparedness of our cybersecurity defenses but also underscores the critical importance of international cooperation in addressing cyber threats,” he added, commending the NWC for their prompt actions following the incident.

MOCA also noted that the investigation into the cybersecurity attack is ongoing, as they suspect that additional individuals may be involved in the sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.