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Police arrest suspects in Bungoma linked to M-KOPA phone hacking syndicate
via Tuko2 min read
Two suspects have been arrested in Bungoma County in connection with a syndicate involved in hacking and stealing M-KOPA phones. The operation, led by the National Police Service and M-KOPA Kenya Limited, resulted in the recovery of 38 stolen M-KOPA phones, 53 assorted mobile phones, and five specialized flashing tools used for hacking. The suspects, who had reportedly been under surveillance since 2025, were apprehended in Bungoma town following intelligence-led operations. They are currently in police custody pending further processing and arraignment. This arrest follows numerous complaints from the public regarding suspicious activities. The police noted a trend of phone theft evolving into organized syndicate operations, referencing a recent arrest of five individuals in Dandora, Nairobi County, for a similar phone snatching and reselling operation where 21 mobile phones and 12 Kenya Power token meters were recovered.
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