A Nigerian man, Kingsley Uchelue Utulu, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in a sophisticated hacking and identity theft operation that targeted U.S. businesses and individuals, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the sentencing on Friday, highlighting the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to bring offshore criminals to justice. The Scheme: Hacking, Stealing, and Cashing In According to court documents, Utulu and his Nigeria-based co-conspirators engaged in a wide-ranging scheme that began around 2019. Here’s a breakdown of their operation: Hacking Tax Businesses: The group targeted U.S.-based tax preparation companies with "spearphishing" emails to gain unauthorized access to their computer systems. Stealing Identities: Once inside, they stole the sensitive personal and financial data of thousands of American taxpayers. Fraudulent Tax Filings: Using the stolen info...