A multi-agency team has recently arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of running a cyber fraud syndicate in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were apprehended following reports from residents who noticed unusual movements and late-night activities in a rented apartment at Mwaliko Estate.
Acting on the tip-off, the multi-agency team conducted a coordinated raid on the premises, leading to the arrest of the three individuals identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel.
Authorities Bust Cyber Fraud Network, Arrest Three Nigerians in Kirinyaga. Photo: Courtesy.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb transnational cybercrime networks believed to be targeting unsuspecting Kenyans through online fraud schemes.
During the raid, detectives recovered 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and multiple credit cards from various banks, suggesting the existence of a sophisticated fraud network.
Preliminary investigations established that the three Nigerian nationals were in the country illegally, as their entry passes had expired and they lacked valid work permits.
The suspects remain in custody as detectives continue to investigate their operations and possible connections to wider cross-border cybercrime syndicates.
