The-Star.Co.Ke 18 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Nairobi Cyber Fraud Operation
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- •18 Chinese nationals arrested for suspected cyber fraud in Nairobi.
- •Investigators seized numerous electronic devices and passports during the raid.
- •The operation revealed links to international fraud targeting accounts outside Kenya.
Police detained 18 Chinese nationals in a raid targeting a cyber fraud syndicate in Nairobi's Kilimani area. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) with assistance from the Chinese Embassy, uncovered an active cyber fraud workstation. Investigators found 39 Chinese and 7 Malaysian passports, indicating international links. The group allegedly rerouted funds from accounts outside Kenya before cashing them. Equipment seized included 7 CPUs, 11 desktop computers, 16 laptops, and 26 mobile phones. Authorities are investigating the extent of the operation and potential local collaborators. The suspects reportedly entered Kenya within the past month from various countries. Complaints have surfaced about fraud targeting accounts in China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia from Kenya. There is pressure to deport the suspects back to China.
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