DCI detectives have arrested seven fraudsters for stupefying and illegal transfer of cash through mobile money in Nairobi and its environs.
The seven who include three women and four men target the cash rich with other members of the gang fraudulently registering several sim cards to be used to swap the victim’s card as the women spike his drink.
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“The operation followed a complaint by a fraught male victim who fell prey to a callous park of seven fraudsters, three women and four men. In a well calculated move targeting the seemingly cash-rich victim, two of the male suspects, Moses Munene Mwangi and Lephines Mwangi Mwai fraudulently registered several sim cards used to swap the victim’s cards, while the crime-prone damsels cajoled him to down spiked frothy waters.” said DCI
In their latest attack, the seven stole Ksh 250,000 from their victim before the DCI stormed into action recovering Ksh 110,000 from the three women.
“On Friday, February 21, 2025, Moses Munene and Lephines Mwangi were traced to Kahawa West and arrested having several unregistered sim cards, before heading to Githurai 44 where Maureen Wambui Wanjohi, Purity Wamaitha Njuguna and Jemimah Muiya Mitau were rounded up. The three were directly linked to Sh 110,000 of the stolen amount.
Casting their nets wider, the thorough cops moved to Ruiru township in Kiambu County, therefrom nabbing Issac Kanini Mugo and James Omwenga. The two are believed to have illegally transferred some of the victim’s money from his Mpesa and Money Market Forex accounts.
The seven were escorted to Kiamumbi Police Station where they are cooling their heels pending arraignment.” said DCI
