Six suspected SIM card fraudsters arrested in Molo

The suspects were discovered in possession of 2,464 national identity cards and over 3,000 SIM cards, which are thought to have been used to defraud members of the public via various mobile money scams.

Josphat Olechuta, Molo Deputy County Commissioner, confirmed the arrests and said investigations are still ongoing to uncover the full network behind the fraud.

He stated that the suspects are currently being questioned as police investigate leads that may result in additional arrests.

Olechuta has urged the public to be cautious and not give out their identity cards or personal information to strangers, warning that such information can be used to commit crimes.

He emphasised the importance of protecting personal data in preventing financial loss and combating the growing prevalence of mobile fraud.