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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
February 20, 2026
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Interpol Arrests 27 Kenyans Involved In Sh5.8 Billion Pan-African Cybercrime Fraud
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has dealt a significant blow to transnational fraud syndicates, announcing the arrest of 27 Kenyans during a massive eight-week cybercrime crackdown across Africa. The coordinated operation, which ran from December 8, 2025..
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INTERPOL has arrested 27 Kenyans as part of an eight-week pan-African cybercrime crackdown, targeting sophisticated online investment scams and fraud networks that cost victims over Ksh 5.8 billion.
- Total financial losses exceeding Ksh 5.8 billion ($45 million).
- Coordinated operation by INTERPOL and law enforcement agencies across 16 African countries from December 8, 2025, to January 30, 2026.
- Scammers used messaging apps and social media to lure victims into fake investment schemes, promising high returns on small initial deposits, with withdrawal attempts systematically blocked.
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