Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspected cyber fraudster in Igembe North Sub-County, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against digital crime in the region.
The suspect, identified as Morris Kithinji Tirimiti, was apprehended during a swift, intelligence-led operation conducted in the Irindii area of Laare.
The raid was carried out by officers from Igembe North in collaboration with their Kenya Police Service (KPS) counterparts under the leadership of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and the Sub-County Criminal Investigating Officer.
According to investigators, the suspect had been under surveillance over alleged involvement in suspicious digital activities.
A search conducted after his arrest led to the recovery of six mobile phones believed to have been used in fraudulent schemes.
Detectives also seized 39 SIM cards, 33 registered under Safaricom PLC and six Airtel lines, raising concerns about the scale and sophistication of the suspected fraud network.
Preliminary background checks revealed that Tirimiti is a repeat offender.
He previously served a 12-year prison sentence at Kamiti and Naivasha prisons after being convicted of grievous harm.
Authorities believe the arrest could help dismantle a wider web of cybercrime in the region.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Igembe North have since taken over the case and are working to identify possible accomplices, trace victims, and establish the full extent of the suspect’s operations.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations reaffirmed its commitment to tackling cybercrime and protecting the public.
“The DCI reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the public from criminal elements and urges anyone with information related to fraudulent activities to report to the nearest police station,” the agency said.
The agency further encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities anonymously through its toll-free line 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The arrest comes amid growing concerns over the rise of cyber fraud cases in the country, with authorities warning Kenyans to remain vigilant against emerging digital scams.
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