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August 10, 2026
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Kenyans lost KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, INTERPOL report says

Kenyans lost KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, INTERPOL report says

INTERPOL says SIM swap fraud drained KES 491.6 million from Kenyan mobile wallets in 2025. Here's what the report says...

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Kenyans lost an estimated KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, a staggering 327% surge in fraudulent SIM card issuances, according to an INTERPOL report.

  • KSh 491.6 million (USD 3.8 million) lost to SIM swap fraud.
  • INTERPOL report highlights weak Know Your Customer procedures at telecom providers.
  • More than 123,000 fraudulent SIM cards were issued.

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