Sunday, May 31, 2026 -
Police have busted a criminal syndicate linked to the theft and sale of
high-end mobile phones in Nairobi after a stolen handset was advertised on
social media.
According to police, the breakthrough came after a woman
whose phone had been stolen at a school along Ngong Road spotted an online
advert featuring a device that closely resembled her missing handset.
She reported the matter to authorities, triggering
investigations by detectives.
Using mobile tracking technology, officers traced the
phone’s signal to a building near Khoja Stage in Nairobi’s Central Business
District.
What initially appeared to be a straightforward case
involving one stolen phone quickly escalated into a major recovery operation.
During the raid, detectives recovered the complainant’s
handset together with 21 other assorted high-end mobile phones believed to have
been stolen from unsuspecting members of the public.
Two suspects found inside the premises were arrested and
taken into custody as investigations continue.
Authorities are now working to identify the rightful owners
of the recovered phones and establish the full scope of the suspected criminal
network.
Police said the operation demonstrates the growing role of
technology and public vigilance in combating crime.
The National Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public and intensifying operations targeting criminal syndicates involved in theft and the sale of stolen property.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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