Kisii: Over 500 phones recovered from repair shop used by theft syndicate
A phone theft and hacking racket has been uncovered in Kisii town, with detectives arresting two suspects and recovering more than 500 mobile phones and motherboards. The operation was conducted by DCI Kisii Central detectives in collaboration with fraud investigators from Mogo Auto Ltd. The suspects, Duncan Ontita Anyaga and Phares Nyagaka Luke, were arrested […] The post Kisii: Over 500 phones…
A phone theft and hacking operation was dismantled in Kisii town, authorities announcing the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of over 500 mobile phones. The criminal ring was brought to a halt by detectives from the DCI Kisii Central, working alongside fraud investigators from Mogo Auto Ltd. During a raid on a phone repair shop located at Market Plaza in Kisii town, the suspects - Duncan Ontita Anyaga and Phares Nyagaka Luke - were apprehended.
The investigation revealed that more than 500 assorted mobile phones and motherboards were recovered from the premises, including several Mogo-financed Tecno KM4 handsets that had been reported missing. These devices were discovered with their security locks removed and prepared for resale. Both suspects are currently in custody as detectives continue their inquiry, with plans to arraign them soon.
The DCI emphasized its dedication to collaborating with partners to disrupt networks involved in theft, unlawful unlocking, and the illegal resale of financed mobile phones.
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