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Detectives have arrested eight suspects linked to a sophisticated SIM swap scheme that allegedly siphoned more than Sh1.2 million from an M-Pesa operator in Marsabit.
The suspects were intercepted at the Merille Barrier in Marsabit South while travelling in a white Toyota Probox, registration KDN 708Q, after detectives received information about their criminal acts.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the group posed as customers at an M-Pesa shop in Marsabit Town, where they are suspected of deceiving the operator before swapping the M-Pesa SIM card.
The fraudulent SIM swap enabled unauthorised access to the complainantโs Bank account, resulting in the theft of over KSh 1.2 million.
The suspects: Benrodgers Kyalo, Evans Mbweli, Patrick Vundi, Emily Mwende, Josephine Kasiva, Pius Mwenda, Alex Stima and Jane Mueni, along with the vehicle, were escorted to Marsabit Police Station, where they remain in custody as detectives continue with investigations.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reminds M-Pesa agents and members of the public never to hand over their SIM cards, mobile phones or M-Pesa handsets to customers under any circumstances. Fraudsters often work in groups, creating distractions while executing their scheme. If a customer makes unusual requests or insists on handling your phone, treat it as a red flag.
#FichuaKwaDCI. Call 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 to report anonymously. Usiogope!
@MarkMelvis@Kenyans@ntsa_kenya Prestige? You think ntsa give 2 shits about that. People would still get them in big numbers.
And single or 2 digits plates are usually still left for this 'prestige' you want . You need to think outside kenya boiz