Police launch hunt after woman is caught on CCTV stealing from M-Pesa shop in Mombasa
Police in Mombasa have launched a manhunt for a woman accused of stealing Ksh40,000 from an M-Pesa shop in the city centre using an envelope-switching trick. The woman was captured on CCTV entering the M-Pesa shop along Moi Avenue during the day before tricking the attendant and leaving with the cash. According to the attendant, […]
M-Pesa attendants in Mombasa are on high alert following a recent theft incident that has raised concerns about fraud tactics employed by a suspected criminal. The woman, identified as Veronicah Wanjiru, allegedly stole Ksh40,000 from an M-Pesa shop on Moi Avenue in the city center. She entered the shop, presented an envelope with the cash, and attempted to deposit it to two different mobile numbers.
When she claimed the initial number was not working, she switched the envelope with another containing fake money and left the shop. Police have launched a search for the suspect, noting that she is linked to four other reported theft cases in September 2026, totaling a loss of Ksh191,000. M-Pesa agents are urged to remain vigilant and carefully scrutinize mobile numbers, as the suspect may be using fraudulent identification documents to manipulate transactions.
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