Meru: Ex-Prisoner Kamiti Arrested on Allegations of Online Crime, Found with 39 SIM Cards

DCI operatives arrested an ex-convict allegedly involved in online crime in Igembe North, Meru
Authorities found dozens of phones and 39 SIM cards linked to fraudulent activity, raising concerns about its network
Investigators vowed to reveal the suspect’s associates and determine the extent of his cybercrime activities

Meru: Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation and the Kenya Police Service have arrested a cybercrime suspect in Igembe North sub-county.

DCI arrests ex-Committee inmate for alleged involvement in online crime scam. Photo: DCI.
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Supervising the investigation, officers led by the OCS and the sub-county criminal investigation officer conducted a swift operation in the Irindii Laare area on April 7, leading to the arrest of Morris Kithinji Tirimiti.

Was Morris Tirimiti ever imprisoned?

“Success has been recorded in the fight against cybercrime following the successful arrest of a suspected fraudster,” the DCI said in a statement.

According to investigations, Timiti, an ex-convict, is believed to be at the center of suspected digital activities in the area.

Why is the arrest of Morris Tirimiti important?

According to the investigators, the items raised serious concerns about the scale and sophistication of the suspect’s operations.

DCI has recovered multiple phones from a cybercrime suspect. — DCI recovered six mobile phones and 39 SIM cards from the ex-convict. Photo: DCI.
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“The arrest marks an important step in dismantling suspected fraud networks operating in the region, as authorities warn the public to be vigilant against emerging digital fraud,” the DCI added.

Detectives from DCI Igembe North took up the case and launched an investigation to identify Tirimiti’s possible accomplices, find the victims, and reveal the full extent of the suspect’s activities.