Kenyan Police Arrest Three Nigerians Over Suspected Cyber Fraud.

Kenyan authorities have arrested three Nigerian nationals for alleged cyber fraud and immigration offences after residents reported suspicious activity in a rented apartment in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.

The suspects — Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel — were arrested on 12 November 2025 in a joint operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and immigration officers in Mwaliko Estate, Ngurubani.

According to Streamline, the DCI said, “A well-coordinated multi-agency raid in Mwaliko Estate has blown the lid off a suspected cyber fraud ring operated by three Nigerian nationals.” 

The raid followed reports from residents about unusual movements and late-night activity in the apartment. Investigators recovered 21 phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and several credit cards believed to be linked to online fraud.

Authorities say the items suggest a network possibly involved in identity theft and financial scams.

Checks also showed the three were in Kenya illegally, with expired entry passes and no work permits. They claimed to be “running an online business,” but detectives are probing possible ties to wider cybercrime groups. “The three are currently cooling their heels in custody as investigators dig deeper into their network,” Streamline added.

The suspects remain in custody as forensic teams analyse the seized devices and trace possible links to other operations locally and abroad.

Their arrest comes amid a surge in cyber threats in Kenya. The Communications Authority recorded 2.54 billion incidents between January and March 2025, a major rise from late 2024. Many Kenyans have also fallen victim to phishing emails and fake text messages.

Kenya has strengthened penalties under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 and its 2025 amendment, which impose fines of up to KSh 20 million and jail terms of up to 10 years for major cyber offences.

EFCC Blames Yahoo Boys for Visa Woes.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the surge in internet fraud is leading to stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians seeking to travel abroad.

Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede emphasized that crimes like cyber fraud and money laundering damage Nigeria’s global reputation and hinder economic development.

Key Points
EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede linked internet fraud to stricter visa restrictions.
He warned that "yahoo-yahoo" erodes Nigeria's international image.

The crime drains billions of naira from the national economy.
Olukoyede urged youths to channel their creativity into productive ventures.

He stated that "digital footprints never disappear" for those involved in fraud.

The commission is intensifying its crackdown on cybercrime.
Other agencies also raised concerns about drug abuse and pipeline vandalism.

Beyond arrests and convictions, the EFCC’s alert underscores how cybercrime inflicts collective punishment on innocent citizens and stains national integrity.

EFCC Arraigns Man for $71,795 Cyber Fraud Targeting U.S. NGO
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned one Dennis Tamarakuro before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on a cybercrime charge involving $71,795.41 fraud.
According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s official X account, Tamarakuro, who also goes by the alias Keisha Reynolds, was arraigned on a one-count charge of impersonation and cyber fraud. The Commission alleged that in December 2024, the defendant posed as "Keisha Reynolds," a female U.S.-based private investor, to defraud a victim named Philbert of $71,795.41 through the cryptocurrency platform Bybit.
The charge was brought under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 as amended in 2024. Tamarakuro pleaded guilty when the charge was read in court.

They will show Nigerian shege' Nigerians react as National Assembly passes Cybercrime Law.

Nigerians on some sections of social media have reacted to the new Cybercrimes Act 2025, which was officially passed into law by the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The law, christened the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, and Control) Bill, seeks to address the growing threats of cyber fraud, identity theft, financial scams, and other forms of online criminal activities that have plagued the nation in recent years.

From high-profile cases of internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo,” to sophisticated phishing scams targeting government institutions and banks, the digital landscape has increasingly become vulnerable.

The passage of the bill means every provision in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act is now fully binding and enforceable across Nigeria.

It could go a long way in affecting the role of online users, content creators, and administrators of digital platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, etc.).

Key Offenses Under the Cybercrimes Act include:

1) Unauthorized Access (Section 3)
Accessing someone else’s phone, laptop, or account without permission.
Punishable by up to 5 years in prison

2) Tampering with Data (Section 4)
Deleting, modifying, or interfering with another person’s digital data.
Punishable by up to 5 years in prison

Nigeria deports 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cybercrimes and ponzi schemes.

The Nigerian Immigration Service began Sunday, August 17, to deport 42 out of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted for cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offences back to their home countries.

The first batch of deportees who left Nigeria at exactly 2:00 p.m. local time on August 17, were among 759 persons arrested during a major raid on December 10, 2023, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Other deportees will be deported from Nigeria on Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19.

All the convicts have been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service for deportation.

The syndicate had been operating a large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme before being rounded up in a joint operation.

According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the cases, a total of 192 foreigners—comprising Chinese and Philippine nationals—were convicted in connection with the scam.

Several of the charges included allegations of using fake identities online to defraud victims, training employees of Genting International Co. Limited in fraudulent practices, and other offences under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.

The EFCC explained that the charges highlighted serious crimes aimed at undermining Nigeria’s security and financial integrity through cybercrime and fraudulent activities.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described the convictions and deportations as a milestone in Nigeria’s fight against cybercrime and financial fraud.

EFCC Uncovers Dangerous New Scam: How Fraudsters Steal Your Bank Info Through Fake Promos & Malware!


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a new wave of cyber fraud threatening the financial safety of Nigerians. In its ongoing mission to protect citizens, the commission warns of malicious schemes designed to harvest sensitive personal and banking information.

Tactics Used by the Scammers

Malware Attacks: Fraudsters deploy malicious software to infiltrate victims' devices and access their account details.

Fake Airline Promo: A deceptive 50% flight discount by a popular foreign airline asks victims to pay just ₦500. That small payment is the hook through which criminals harvest bank information and wipe out victims’ accounts.


The EFCC has also sounded a strong warning:
Do NOT donate your account to anyone for any reason — doing so makes you an accomplice to financial crimes.

“Stay alert, stay safe. When an offer seems too good to be true, it usually is,” the Commission emphasized.

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