Police have so far arrested 12 people in connection with the hacking.
The arrestees include Gambians and non-Gambians.
A source that spoke to our reporter on the condition of anonymity hinted that the suspects are currently being detained at the Police Headquarters in Banjul as investigation into the matter continues.
ASP Lamin Njie, police spokesperson confirmed the development, confirming the suspects are currently under custody as investigation continues.
“The suspects are arrested in connection with the hacking at Trust Bank. The police are investigating the matter and the public will be accordingly informed at the end of the investigation,” he said.
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Colonel Ousman Gomez, The Gambia Armed Forces’ Provost Marshal (military police chief) and legal advisor to the Chief of Defence Staff has been appointed new commander of The Gambia National Army.
National Assembly Members (NAMs) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Yusupha Baboucarr Dibba as a member of Armed Forces Council of The Gambia.
The African Development Bank Group on Wednesday announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries in fighting the pandemic.
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