The Nigeria Police Force is set to arraign four defendants, including Zenith Bank Plc, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of unlawfully accessing and disclosing confidential financial records belonging to a company.
Justice Musa Liman Yilwa fixed July 21, 2026, for the arraignment after the prosecution informed the court that all the defendants had been served with the charge except Zenith Bank, which is expected to be served before the next hearing.
According to the charge filed by the police, the defendants allegedly conspired to commit cybercrime by unlawfully obtaining and transmitting the confidential financial records of Makers Island Company Limited, contrary to the provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended).
The prosecution further alleged that the accused unlawfully accessed confidential bank account statements and electronic records stored on Zenith Bank’s secured computer systems without lawful authority. The offences are said to contravene Section 6 of the Cybercrimes Act, which criminalises unauthorised access to protected computer systems and electronic data.
The Federal High Court adjourned the matter until July 21, when the defendants are expected to take their pleas. The case is expected to test the application of Nigeria’s cybercrime laws to the alleged unlawful access and disclosure of confidential financial information.
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