Detectives have arrested three Nigerian nationals believed to be part of a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate during a multi-agency operation in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea town, Kirinyaga County.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the raid followed a tip-off from members of the public who had reported suspicious late-night activities at a rented apartment in the area.
“A well-coordinated multi-agency raid in Mwaliko Estate within Mwea town has blown the lid off a suspected cyber fraud ring operated by three Nigerian nationals,” the DCI said in a statement.
The suspects, identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel, were arrested after detectives stormed the premises and recovered an assortment of electronic gadgets believed to be used in criminal activities.
“When detectives raided the premises, they found 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and a heap of credit cards from different banks, all pointing to a well-oiled fraud network,” the statement added.
Investigations have since revealed that the trio, who claimed to be “running an online business,” were in the country illegally. Their entry passes had long expired, and none of them possessed valid work permits.
The suspects are currently in police custody as detectives continue to probe their operations and possible links to wider cross-border cybercrime networks.
“The three are currently cooling their heels in custody as investigators dig deeper into their network, tracing possible links to cross-border cybercrime syndicates,” the DCI confirmed.
The agency has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue sharing information that could help curb crime.
