The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a two-week advanced criminal investigations course aimed at boosting the agency’s capacity to combat sophisticated digital and financial crimes linked to mobile lending platforms, including M-KOPA.

The training, which took place at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together detectives from across the country for intensive sessions on detecting and countering emerging forms of fraud.

The course, dubbed the M-KOPA Advanced Criminal Investigations Programme, focused on equipping officers with advanced investigative skills in handling complex digital fraud cases and developing countermeasures against evolving criminal techniques in the fintech space.

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DCI Focuses on Combating Complex Financial Crimes

Speaking during the closing ceremony, the Director of Forensics, Ms. Rosemary Kuraru, who represented the Director of Criminal Investigations, emphasized the crucial role such capacity-building initiatives play in enhancing the Directorate’s ability to deal with high-level financial crimes.

She said the DCI remains committed to empowering its officers with the necessary skills and tools to navigate the modern crime landscape.

Ms. Kuraru also conveyed the DCI’s gratitude to M-KOPA, represented by Ms. Sara Magarita, the company’s Director of Credit, for partnering with the Directorate in facilitating the training.

She noted that collaborations with private sector players are essential in tackling crimes that increasingly intersect with technology and finance.

Detectives Urged to Apply New Skills

On his part, Mr. Sospeter Munyi, the Commandant of the NCIA, commended the officers who participated in the programme for their commitment and active involvement throughout the training.

He challenged them to apply their newly acquired skills in daily operations to improve efficiency and investigative outcomes.

“The fight against financial fraud requires continuous learning and adaptability,” Mr. Munyi noted, adding that the new skills will strengthen the DCI’s operational capacity across the country.

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DCI Strengthens Partnerships to Fight Digital Fraud

The collaboration between M-KOPA and the DCI underscores a growing recognition of the need for joint efforts in addressing the evolving landscape of financial and digital crime.

As cases of mobile-based fraud continue to rise, the DCI is banking on such partnerships to enhance its investigative depth, ensure accountability, and protect consumers from emerging cyber and credit-related crimes.

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