The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has uncovered a SIM-swap fraud scheme where individuals posed as Social Health Authority (SHA) registration officials to steal personal data and access mobile money accounts.

• Suspects allegedly targeted members of the public, particularly the elderly, in areas including Mwea, Machakos, and Kitui.
• The stolen information was reportedly used for SIM swaps, enabling fraudsters to drain victims' mobile money accounts and digital wallets.
• The SHA had previously warned the public about impersonators demanding money for expedited services, stressing that official services are only available through official channels like SHA branch offices and Huduma Centres.