Government raises alarm over mobile money fraud
The government has called for increased public vigilance after mobile money was used as a payment method or destination in 51 of the 102 reported computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026. The findings were presented during the 36th meeting of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), chaired by the Principal […] The post Government raises alarm over…
The Kenyan government has expressed concern over the rise in mobile money fraud, which accounted for 51 out of the 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026. Mobile money fraud was the most prevalent type of fraud, making up 18.6 percent of the total cases. Investment and forex schemes followed with 15.7 percent, while cryptocurrency schemes accounted for 11.8 percent.
Reports of fraud increased between May and July, with 70 cases recorded in the final month, comprising 68.6 percent of the six-month total. The government called for increased vigilance, better evidence preservation, and improved coordination with telecommunications providers. It also urged stronger intelligence gathering on investment, forex, and cryptocurrency schemes, as well as faster action against fake websites and impersonation accounts.
The public was advised to exercise caution when using digital financial services and to report suspicious activities to service providers, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
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