Henry Nowak Investigated in Multi-Million Dollar Corporate Data Breach
CENTRAL CITY, August 21 – Federal authorities have launched a high-stakes investigation into Henry Nowak, a former senior data analyst, for his alleged role in a sophisticated cyber intrusion that compromised sensitive financial records from three major banking institutions. The breach, which occurred over the past six months, is believed to have exfiltrated transaction histories and client portfolios valued at over $40 million. According to a statement released Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office, investigators discovered encrypted data fragments traced to Nowak's personal servers during a routine security audit by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The suspect, who was terminated from his position at First Continental Bank in March, now faces 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and wire fraud. Prosecutors have cited evidence of remote server access using virtual private networks and rented infrastructure across three countries. Nowak, 41, of suburban Cleveland, was taken into custody without incident at his residence early Wednesday morning. He is scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate on Friday, where a motion for detention without bond is expected to be filed. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging other potential victims to contact the FBI field office.