A well-coordinated multi-agency operation in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea town, has exposed a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate allegedly run by three Nigerian nationals.

The suspects, identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel, were arrested after detectives stormed a rented apartment that had become a hub of suspicious activity.

According to investigators, the arrests were made following a tip-off from vigilant members of the public who had grown uneasy about unusual movements and late-night operations inside the building.

“The residents noticed suspicious behaviour and immediately raised the alarm,” police sources confirmed, crediting public cooperation for the breakthrough.

When officers raided the apartment, they uncovered a trove of electronic devices and banking materials believed to have been used in cyber-related crimes.

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Detectives Recover Phones, SIM Cards, and Credit Cards

Inside the house, detectives recovered 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and numerous credit cards from different banks,  items that pointed to what authorities described as a “well-oiled fraud network.”

A senior investigator revealed that preliminary analysis of the recovered gadgets indicates the suspects may have been involved in online scams targeting unsuspecting victims across borders.

“The pattern of communication and data transfers from the devices suggests a transnational operation,” the officer said, adding that digital forensic experts are already examining the evidence.

Suspects in Kenya Illegally

Further investigations established that the three Nigerians were residing in Kenya illegally.

Their entry passes had long expired, and none of them possessed valid work permits.

Despite claiming to be “running an online business,” authorities believe the trio used this as a cover for fraudulent activities.

The suspects are currently being held in custody as detectives trace their local and international contacts.

Security agencies have not ruled out the possibility that the group is part of a wider cybercrime network operating across East Africa.

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Public Urged to Report Suspicious Activity

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has commended members of the public for their vigilance and urged continued cooperation.

In a statement, the agency encouraged citizens to report suspicious individuals or activities anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline by calling 0800 722 203 (toll-free) or via WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.

“Usiogope!” the DCI emphasized, urging Kenyans not to fear speaking up against crime as the war against cyber fraud intensifies nationwide.

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Some of The Items Used by the Three- Nigerians in the Alleged Cyber-related Syndicate. PHOTO/ DCI X