HACKER EXTRADITED TO US FOR STEALING $3.3 MILLION FROM TAXPAYERS

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Nigerian national Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu was extradited from France to face charges for spearphishing attacks on U.S. tax preparation businesses between 2019 and 2021. The attacker stole personal data to file fraudulent tax returns and SBA loan applications, netting $2.5 million in tax refunds and $819,000 in loans from a total $3.3 million in damages. Amachukwu faces six federal charges, including conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, with potential sentences up to 20 years per count.