A fresh operation targeting digital fraud networks in Mulot has led to the arrest of five suspects, marking one of the latest efforts by Kenyan authorities to contain organised mobile money crime.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the arrests were made during a planned sweep in the busy market centre, an area long linked to sophisticated mobile banking schemes affecting customers nationwide.
In a statement published on its official platforms, the DCI identified the suspects as Daniel Njenga Njeri, Salome Chepngeno, Nelson Kipsang Langat, Erick Cheruiyot, and Geofrey Cheruiyot.
The agency noted that all five were detained for processing ahead of court appearances, where they are expected to face charges of conspiracy to defraud, participation in organised criminal activity, and holding property believed to be proceeds of crime.
The DCI emphasized that the operation was part of a broader strategy to curb cyber-enabled financial offences.
Mulot has previously drawn national attention due to recurring reports of SIM swap fraud and unauthorised mobile money withdrawals.
The region has occasionally featured in parliamentary discussions on digital security, with legislators urging stronger protections for consumers following several high-profile cases that exposed gaps in mobile service verification systems.
The latest arrests add to growing government efforts to reinforce trust in Kenya’s digital financial ecosystem, which supports millions of transactions daily.
Investigators said the Mulot operation followed an analysis of complaints from mobile money subscribers who reported suspicious activity on their accounts.
According to the DCI, the aim was to disrupt networks believed to be coordinating fraudulent activities beyond Bomet County, exploiting Kenya’s widespread reliance on mobile banking.
The agency added that more targeted actions would be undertaken as part of national efforts to keep pace with evolving cybercrime trends.
Kenya’s heavy dependence on mobile money platforms has made digital safety a recurring policy issue, often raised during budget debates and committee sessions focused on ICT governance.
Security agencies have in turn increased surveillance and strengthened cooperation with mobile service providers to safeguard customer information.
The latest arrests, the DCI stated, underscore its commitment to protecting Kenyans from increasingly organised digital fraud networks.
The five suspects remain in custody as detectives complete their case files.