The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have dismantled a notorious cyber fraud syndicate based in Meru, in what the investigative agency says it is a breakthrough.
The detectives, drawn from DCI Headquarters, in collaboration with their Meru-based counterparts, dimantled the three-man syndicate that has been hacking into emails, swapping SIM cards and bleeding their victims’ bank accounts dry.
The trio, Zachaous Cheriot, Ambrore Kibet, and Silas Rono, were smoked out of their hideout following forensic leads that led detectives straight to their doorstep.
“A meticulous search of their house led to the recovery of a haul of tools used to facilitate their underground trade: 8 assorted mobile phones, 39 SIM Cards, 42 SIM Card Plates and a Laptop,” the DCI reports.
The suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
