Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyan authorities have arrested three Nigerian nationals on suspicion of engaging in cyber-related crimes and illegally residing in the country.
The arrests were made during a multi-agency raid at Mwaliko Estate in Mwea town following public reports of suspicious activity.
Suspected Fraud Ring
The operation, detailed in a statement released by Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), targeted a rented apartment after local residents raised concerns over “suspicious movements and late-night activities.”
The suspects were identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel.
When detectives raided the premises, they recovered a significant amount of electronic equipment and banking material believed to be used in a fraud network:
- 21 mobile phones
- 79 SIM cards
- A Dell laptop
- Multiple credit cards belonging to different banks
Illegal Stay Revealed
The DCI statement further revealed that the three individuals were found to have overstayed their entry permits and possessed no valid work documentation to justify their continued presence in Kenya.
The trio is currently in custody as detectives continue investigations to trace potential links to cross-border cybercrime networks.
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