Six people suspected of serious fraud have been arrested in Nyali, Mombasa County. These suspects used a method called spoofing to trick their victims and steal millions of shillings electronically.
The suspects are Fortune Muthina Kinyanzui, also known as Albanas Kyalo, Ruel Kipkoech Yator, known as Papa Ruel, Laban Kipkirui Koech, Weldon Kipyegon Rono, Kipkorir Alphonce, and Kelvin Kipyegon Koech. They were found by a team of detectives who organized a security operation.
This operation began on May 31 after the police received a tip-off. The detectives set up a sting operation aimed at catching the fraudsters, who were using a special app to hide their identities.
They made phone calls that sounded like they were from real customer service representatives at banks and phone companies.
Fortune Muthina, who is believed to be the leader of the group, had the spoofing app. He used it to help other fraudsters, known as the ‘Mulot Swapper’ gang, make calls to trick victims into providing their personal information. The fraudsters then used this information to move large amounts of money into their own accounts.
The app was so popular among fraudsters that they paid over 500,000 shillings to get it and set it up for their illegal activities.
To stop their scams, police raided an Airbnb apartment on 1st Avenue in Nyali, where the suspects were staying. This place had been turned into a training and working space for their criminal activities.
The police found 19 mobile phones, many SIM cards, and a notebook with potential victims’ names among other items.
On June 3, 2025, the suspects were taken to Kahawa Law Courts for a hearing. The court scheduled another meeting for June 6, 2025, to decide what to do next. The suspects are currently being held at Capitol Hill Police Station.
If you think you may have been a victim of these fraudsters, you should check with your local police station for updates and information from the DCI Headquarters on what to do next.
