Eight arrested after alleged Sh1.2m M-Pesa SIM swap heist in Marsabit
Eight individuals were arrested in Marsabit, Kenya, for allegedly orchestrating a SIM swap fraud that resulted in the theft of over Sh1.2 million from an M-Pesa operator. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is currently investigating the incident and has issued warnings to the public regarding mobile security.
Why it matters
SIM swap fraud is a growing threat to mobile financial services, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and security protocols for digital payment agents.
Detectives have arrested eight people in connection with a suspected SIM swap scheme that allegedly led to the loss of more than Sh1.2 million from an M-Pesa operator in Marsabit.
The article reports on a police operation and provides safety advice without political or ideological framing.
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