Hard truths.
According to the DCI, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly posed as customers at an M-Pesa shop in Marsabit Town before tricking the operator and carrying out a SIM swap.
The operation highlights the increasing focus by Kenyan authorities on tackling cybercrime and related technological offenses.
Prosecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
Under the new Section 46A, the National Computer and Cyber-Crimes Coordination Committee (N4Cs) can now apply to court for orders to remove or block digital content linked to illegal activities