DCI dismantles sim swap fraud syndicate in Meru, arrests three suspects

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects linked to a cyber fraud ring in Meru...

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Authorities have dismantled a sophisticated SIM swap fraud syndicate operating in Meru, leading to the arrest of three suspects involved in cybercrimes.

The suspects are accused of hacking emails, executing SIM swap schemes, and siphoning funds from bank accounts.
The operation was conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in collaboration with local officers.
Investigators recovered numerous items used in the alleged crimes, including eight mobile phones and 39 SIM cards.

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