Three Nigerians were arrested in Kenya by a joint operation team of police and immigration officers on Wednesday, November 12, over allegations of cyber fraud and illegal residency.
The suspects, identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel, were apprehended at their hideout in Mwihoko village, Mwea East sub-county, following a tip-off from residents. Authorities recovered a cache of items linking them to a suspected cybercrime network, including 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, 37 credit cards, and a Dell laptop.
The operation was described by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as a well-coordinated multi-agency operation focused on dismantling a suspected cyber fraud ring.
According to Kirinyaga County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) Justus Imana, the recovered items suggest the trio was involved in a sophisticated fraud network. Authorities also recovered seven foreign currencies and items suspected to be used for witchcraft.
Investigations revealed that the suspects had overstayed their visas and were in the country illegally, with their entry passes having expired. One individual reportedly arrived as early as 2021.
The arrests were made after residents raised concerns over suspicious movements and late-night activities at the rented apartment where the Nigerians were operating.
The three suspects are currently in police custody and are scheduled to be arraigned in court today, Thursday, November 13. Investigators are continuing to trace possible connections between the suspects and cross-border cybercrime syndicates.
The arrests come a year after Kenya deported seven other Nigerians over allegations including drug trafficking, money laundering, and online fraud. Kenyan authorities have urged any potential victims of the suspects’ fraud activities to come forward for identification.
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