DCI detectives have released a statement calling forward for any leads that will lead to the arrest of Mr. Francis Ng’ang’a Gaitho.
Gaitho who was charged with publishing false information and violating the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act, absconded a court session on December 4th thus the issuance of an arrest warrant against him.
“Mr. Francis Ng’ang’a Gaitho, whose photograph is displayed below, is WANTED by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for various criminal activities.
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The suspect had been charged with the offence of publishing false information in violation of Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act (Case No. CR E738/24). He absconded a court session on December 4, 2024, which resulted in the issuance of a Warrant of Arrest by the Milimani Law Courts.” said DCI
He is under investigation for publishing false information about a senior Public Officer and multiple counts of cyber harassment about a senior government official.
“He is also under investigation for sharing personal information of a senior Public Officer and Publishing False Information Contrary to Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act against other Kenyan citizens.
Additionally, the suspect will face multiple counts of cyber harassment for a post in which he disparaged senior government officials. The above files are pending perusal and advice by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.” said DCI
