- The case against internet security consultant Seth Mwabe was dismissed by the court and even the seized electronic devices were returned but he was arrested again soon after he was released
- He is accused of stealing KSh 11.4 million from a gambling company, allegedly using his expertise in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
- Investigators allege Mwabe provided tools and instructions, including a Telegram bot link, to facilitate fraudulent transactions and personally benefited from the scheme
Seth Mwabe, who dropped out of university in his second year, appeared in court on Tuesday, February 10, where his various applications were closed after the court found that he had no case to answer.
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The court also ordered that the items seized by the investigating officers be returned to him.
Why was Seth Mwabe arrested again after leaving court
The items include an iPhone 16 Pro, a Samsung S22, a Starlink router, a MacBook M2 computer, an HP Omen PC and a laptop bag.
However, without Mwabe knowing, the officers were waiting for him, and shortly after he went out, the officers who were on his radar arrested him.
Mwabe, who was accused of stealing KSh 11.4 million from a gambling company, was arrested on August 30, 2025, at his Tatu City home in connection with the offence.
Investigators believe he is an independent cybersecurity consultant, specializing in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT).
The officials claimed that he used his expertise to make recommendations on improving system security for financial institutions and payment service providers.
It was also alleged that he was heavily involved in fraudulent transactions and associated with the beneficiaries. Investigators further suspect that he issued instructions, including a link to an application (Telegram bot), which was used to withdraw money from the complainant’s bank account, and that he personally benefited from the scheme.
Why did the officials want Seth Mwabe to be detained
Earlier, the investigating officer had requested that the suspect be detained at the Capitol Hill Police Station for 20 days to seize electronic evidence such as computers, internet routers, telephone motherboards, and cell phones for forensic examination.
They also sought to obtain user information and evidence from Telegram and Starlink, which operate outside Kenyan jurisdiction, as well as user profile information from the Kenya Bankers Association and other industry stakeholders.
In addition, they intended to collect user profile information from providers of Central Bank System and Incident Response services.
They intended to obtain relevant documents, including information on M-Money and bank accounts, including account opening documents from mobile phone service providers and banks.
Mwabe’s problems stem from an official complaint filed by Afrisend Money Transfer Limited.
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How Seth Mwabe’s Problems Began
On July 25, 2025, Afrisend Money Transfer Limited made an official statement to the Bank’s Fraud Investigation Unit regarding a complex fraud scheme.
The company reported that, on July 16, 38 unauthorized PesaLink transactions drained KSh 11.4 million from the Diamond Trust Bank account, bypassing internal security checks.
Investigators suspect that cyber security freelancer Seth Mwabe led the operation, shared tools like a Telegram bot to facilitate the takedown, and personally benefited, leading to forensic analysis of his seized electronic devices.
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