Detectives raid an apartment in Kirinyaga and arrest Nigerian scammers involved in online fraud - Recover multiple credit cards and SIM cards (PHOTOs)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 - A well-coordinated multi-agency raid in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea town, has uncovered a suspected cyber fraud syndicate operated by three Nigerian nationals.

The suspects, Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel, were arrested following a tip-off from members of the public who raised alarm over suspicious late-night activities in a rented apartment within the estate.

During the raid, detectives recovered 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and multiple credit cards from various banks, all believed to be tools used in orchestrating online fraud.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the trio, who claimed to be running an “online business,” were residing in the country illegally.

Their entry passes had expired and they did not possess valid work permits.

The suspects are currently in custody as investigators expand the probe to establish possible links to cross-border cybercrime networks.

Authorities say more arrests could follow as the net widens around what appears to be a well-coordinated digital fraud operation.

The Kenyan DAILY POST