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February 19, 2026
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INTERPOL Arrests 27 Kenyans Linked to Multi-Million Online Scams

INTERPOL Arrests 27 Kenyans Linked to Multi-Million Online Scams

INTERPOL said investigations were ongoing and further arrests are expected as authorities continue to track suspects and recover stolen assets...

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INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 27 Kenyans linked to large-scale online fraud schemes during a major cybercrime crackdown across Africa. The coordinated operation, which ran from December 8, 2025, to January 30, 2026, targeted online investment scams, mobile money fraud, and fake digital loan applications.

  • These arrests were part of a wider transnational scam network that caused financial losses exceeding Ksh5.8 billion ($45 million) and affected more than 1,200 victims, mainly from Africa.
  • Director of the Cybercrime Directorate Neal Jetton stated that victims were shown fabricated account statements, but withdrawal requests were systematically blocked.
  • Across 16 African countries, law enforcement made 651 arrests and recovered over Ksh580 million in stolen funds, shutting down over 1,400 malicious servers.

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