The suspect, identified as Duke Maingi, was apprehended along Magadi Road while attempting to con an M-Pesa operator.
The arrest, which was caught on CCTV, quickly went viral, sparking debates among Kenyans.
In the video, Duke is seen being bundled into a police vehicle after being caught red-handed. Some online users questioned the arrest's circumstances, mistaking it for an abduction.
According to witnesses, the drama began when Duke walked into an M-Pesa shop behind a Rubis petrol station. CCTV footage showed him speaking on the phone as he entered.
The shop attendant, Elvis Muthoni, recounted how Duke tried to involve him in a suspicious transaction.
“Someone came in and told me to talk to a Safaricom customer care representative on his phone.
I listened carefully and noticed they were asking for my agent number and other private details.
That’s when I suspected something was wrong,” Muthoni explained.
Muthoni immediately alerted nearby shop owners. “When we realized what was happening, we made sure Duke couldn’t leave,” said Fredrick Okach, a businessman.
“We called the police, who arrived and took him away in their vehicle.”
Another witness, Kennedy Otieno, dismissed claims of abduction circulating online.
“Let’s stop spreading misinformation. I was there, and I can confirm Duke is a fraudster who came to steal,” he stated firmly.
At Ongata Rongai Police Station, police confirmed that Duke is under investigation for his involvement in a syndicate targeting M-Pesa operators.
Authorities are examining the phone numbers Duke used to convince his victims, one of which began with a Safaricom prefix (0110) and another with an Airtel prefix (0780).
Muthoni urged other agents to remain vigilant. “These fraudsters are smart. They’ll try anything to get your details. Always double-check before making any transaction,” he cautioned.
Cases of M-Pesa fraud have been rising, leaving Kenyans concerned about their safety while conducting mobile money transactions.
Police have asked the public to report suspicious activities immediately.
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