Police in Molo are holding six suspects accused of running a large-scale mobile phone fraud syndicate targeting unsuspecting Kenyans through mobile money scams.
During the Wednesday operation, officers recovered 2,464 national identity cards and more than 3,000 SIM cards believed to have been used in fraudulent transactions.
Confirming the arrests, Molo Deputy County Commissioner Josphat Olechuta said investigations are underway to dismantle the wider network behind the scam.
“The suspects are being interrogated, and our teams are pursuing additional leads that could result in more arrests,” Olechuta stated.
He cautioned members of the public against sharing their ID cards or personal details with strangers, noting that such information is often exploited by criminals to commit financial fraud.
Olechuta further urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and safeguard their data to help curb the rising trend of mobile money-related fraud across the country.
