Four Foreign Nationals Arrested Over Alleged SIM-Swap Fraud Scheme

The case comes amid concerns over rising cybercrime in Kenya, with hijacked SIM cards increasingly being exploited for fraud, money laundering and theft...

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested four Chinese nationals in Nairobi in connection with an alleged SIM-swap and money-laundering scheme.

The arrests followed a complaint from a businesswoman whose two mobile lines were hijacked and used to receive illicit funds, reportedly from a gaming and betting platform.
Key organizations involved include the DCI, who led the investigation.
Recovered items include 24 SIM cards, six mobile phones, laptops, three ATM cards, and Ksh1.125 million in cash, highlighting the sophistication of the alleged fraud.

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