Accidental Recording Exposes Brothers' Data Deletion Spree

Twin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter have been caught in a web of digital crime, largely due to an accidental recording. Following their termination from federal IT contractor Opexus on February 18, 2025, the brothers engaged in a destructive hour-long spree, deleting 96 US government databases.

The crucial evidence against them emerged from a Microsoft Teams meeting recording that the brothers, unaware it was still active, continued to use for their illicit conversation. This recording captured their discussions about wiping databases, accessing customer information, and their failed attempts at plausible deniability.

Prosecutors revealed that the recording began at 4:48pm Eastern Standard Time on February 18, 2025. After HR personnel left the meeting, the recording continued, documenting the brothers' activities for the next hour.

The transcript reveals their planning, including Muneeb's statement about wiping his computer clean and Sohaib's intent to RDP into systems to delete data. They also discussed customer lists for agencies like DHS and discussed potential blackmail.

In the aftermath, Muneeb pleaded guilty in April 2026. Sohaib was found guilty at trial last week. Despite their current federal prison sentences, Muneeb has attempted to withdraw his plea.