At least three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea Town, Kenya, over alleged involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud ring. The arrests were made by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday as part of a multi-agency raid.
The suspects were identified by Tuko News, a Kenyan digital news platform, as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwe.
Details of the Operation
The DCI confirmed the arrests, stating they were part of “a multi-agency raid targeting a cyber fraud ring” in the area. The operation was launched after residents raised concerns about unusual late-night activities in the suspects’ apartment.
The DCI statement detailed the suspects’ method of operation:
“The fraudsters start by befriending you on social media (Facebook), and once you accept the friend request, they initiate a friendly chat that promises the victim goodies to be sent through DHL at the airport,” the DCI explained.
The suspects, aged between 19 and 33, reportedly claimed to be running an online business but were living in Kenya illegally without valid work permits.
Wider Context of Cyber Fraud
This case is part of a wider pattern of Nigerian nationals being arrested abroad for crimes such as cyber fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. In June 2023, Kenyan authorities detained 19 Nigerians in Nairobi for electronic fraud targeting local citizens.
The DCI noted that the use of social media to lure victims is a common tactic in these fraud schemes.
Source: Tuko News
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