Two men, John Odhiambo Oluoch and Samwel George Ouma, have been arrested in Kisumu over a suspected mobile phone hacking scheme. The arrests were made during an operation conducted by DCI detectives from Kisumu Central, in collaboration with fraud investigators from Mogo Auto Ltd. The operation led to the recovery of several mobile phones and equipment believed to have been used to tamper with stolen devices.
The arrests were made at a shop within Tivoli Centre in Kisumu City’s Central Business District (CBD). Detectives recovered mobile phones, laptops, and phone accessories, with their motherboards removed and other equipment suspected to have been used in dismantling the devices. The items have now been secured for forensic analysis to establish their ownership, origins and to determine how they came into the suspects’ possession.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the two are allegedly involved in hacking stolen mobile phones and replacing their motherboards. The suspects remain in police custody pending arraignment as detectives continue with investigations into the suspected scheme. The DCI has not released further details about the investigation, but it is believed that the two men may be part of a larger network involved in phone hacking.
The recovery of the equipment and mobile phones is a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The forensic analysis will help to determine the origin of the devices and how they were obtained by the suspects. The DCI is working to establish a link between the suspects and other individuals who may be involved in the scheme.
Phone hacking is a growing concern in Kenya, with many cases reported in recent years. The DCI has been working to crack down on phone hacking and other forms of cybercrime. The arrest of the two men in Kisumu is part of a broader effort to combat phone hacking and other forms of cybercrime in the country.
The suspects will face charges related to cybercrime and theft. If convicted, they could face significant prison sentences and fines. The DCI is urging anyone with information about phone hacking or other forms of cybercrime to come forward and report it to the authorities.
The investigation is ongoing, and the DCI is working to gather more evidence and identify other individuals who may be involved in the scheme. The arrest of the two men in Kisumu is a significant step forward in the investigation, and it is hoped that it will lead to a major breakthrough in the case.
Key points
- Two men arrested in Kisumu for suspected mobile phone hacking scheme
- Equipment and mobile phones recovered during operation
- Investigation ongoing, with suspects facing charges related to cybercrime and theft
