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July 4, 2026
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Eight arrested over alleged Ksh1.2M SIM swap fraud

Eight arrested over alleged Ksh1.2M SIM swap fraud

Detectives have arrested eight suspects in connection with a SIM swap fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned more than Ksh1.2 million from an M-Pesa agent in Marsabit Town...

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Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a Ksh1.2 million SIM swap fraud targeting an M-Pesa agent in Marsabit Town.

  • Ksh1.2 million allegedly stolen through fraudulent SIM swap.
  • Suspects arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • The group allegedly posed as customers and tricked the agent into swapping the SIM card used for transactions.

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