Nairobi, Kenya – October 2, 2025 – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 49-year-old man and his 23-year-old son on suspicion of orchestrating a major KSh236,000 M-Pesa fraud targeting mobile money agents.
The suspects, identified as Peter Mwendwa Musyoka and his son Dennis Musyoka, were arrested at their hideout in Nyama Villa Estate, Komarock, after investigators tracked their digital footprints linked to a scam executed at Gikomba Market on September 2, 2025.
How the M-Pesa Scam Was Uncovered
According to the DCI, the suspects allegedly tricked unsuspecting M-Pesa operators before siphoning KSh236,000. Detectives raided their residence where they recovered:
- Multiple used and unused SIM cards
- Fraudulently obtained ID cards
- Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom agent and paybill numbers
- Laptops and smartphones believed to have facilitated the scheme
Preliminary investigations revealed that the father, considered the mastermind, recruited his son into the racket as part of a wider syndicate preying on mobile money dealers.
What Next for the Suspects?
Both suspects were processed at DCI headquarters and are set to be arraigned in court to face fraud-related charges.
The arrest underscores the growing threat of mobile money fraud in Kenya, a country where over 30 million people use M-Pesa daily. Authorities continue to warn operators to remain vigilant against scams.
For more details on consumer protection, visit Safaricom’s fraud awareness page and Airtel Kenya official site.
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