Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Nairobi by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over an alleged SIM-swapping and money laundering scheme. The suspects were linked to the unauthorized transfer of funds from a gaming and betting platform, which were then moved through mobile numbers and bank accounts connected to them.
Separately, two directors of Flexitech Group, Martin Kariuki Maina and Johnson Gituma Mwangi, were also arrested by DCI detectives for allegedly stealing KSh 31.2 million from a major retail chain. Both cases highlight ongoing efforts by Kenyan authorities to combat financial crimes.
The arrests underscore the increasing focus on cybercrime and financial fraud in Nairobi. Authorities have not yet released further details on the extent of the alleged activities or the legal proceedings that follow.
