14 DAY TRIAL // A 37-year-old man from Belvedere, Kent, was arrested yesterday by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) on suspicion of being involved in illegal online banking operations.
The unnamed man is accused of illegally accessing the bank accounts and personal details of an important financial institution’s customers over the course of an 18-month period.
The individual has been taken into custody and the computer equipment found at his residence will undergo a detailed analysis.
“Online crime is never victimless. Such offences are indiscriminate and will be fully investigated where allegations are made,” Detective Inspector Mark Raymond said.
“Online banking is generally very safe providing individuals keep their operating systems and anti-virus software regularly updated to avoid online hackers and fraudsters. Sound independent advice can be found at ‘getsafeonline.org’.”