“The arrest followed internal investigations initiated by Forward Edge, after suspicions of data breaches and system tampering arose,” a source familiar with the case said.
John Ebinyi Odey, a former associate of Forward Edge Consulting Ltd., is currently under investigation for alleged system interference and intellectual property theft. The allegations, stemming from his tenure at the prominent cybersecurity consulting firm, have sparked concern across Nigeria’s tech and legal sectors.
Odey, recognized for his expertise in offensive security, is accused of unauthorized access to proprietary systems and the misappropriation of critical digital assets.
Sources familiar with the case said, “The arrest followed internal investigations initiated by Forward Edge, after suspicions of data breaches and system tampering arose.”
While authorities have yet to release an official statement, industry experts are closely monitoring the case, which raises broader concerns about safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected environment.
The incident has drawn widespread attention within the cybersecurity community and beyond, as the investigation continues and more details are anticipated in the coming weeks.