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cases reviewed by Government Mobile money used in half of 102 fraud cases reviewed by Government Business · Maureen
Kinyanjui · August 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EAT (GMT+03:00) Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo during a consultative
meeting with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) in Mombasa County on July 29,2026. PHOTO/MINA. In
Summary The Interior Ministry said 51 out of 102 computer fraud cases examined between February and July 2026 involved
mobile money as the payment method. Mobile money transactions are at the centre of a large share of computer fraud cases
reported in Kenya this year, with government data showing that the payment method featured in half of the cases
reviewed. The Interior Ministry said 51 out of 102 computer fraud cases examined between February and July 2026 involved
mobile money as the payment method. The figures were released on Monday following the 36th meeting of the National
Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo. Related
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The review showed that mobile money fraud itself made up 19 of the cases, representing 18.6 per cent of the total number
examined. Investment and forex scams followed, with 16 cases recorded, accounting for 15.7 per cent.
Cryptocurrency-related schemes came next after being linked to 12 cases, equivalent to 11.8 per cent. The Ministry also
found that 23 of the cases had clear links to telecommunications services or SIM-related activity. The number of cases
reported also went up from May, with the Ministry indicating that 70 cases had been recorded by July, while 27 cases
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consider stronger steps to deal with fraud carried out through mobile and other digital platforms. Among the measures
agreed on is closer scrutiny of transactions considered high-risk. The committee also wants evidence in fraud cases
preserved more quickly and communication channels with telecommunications companies improved so that suspicious activity
can be acted on without delay. The committee further looked at ways of improving intelligence on investment, forex and
cryptocurrency schemes, which continue to feature among the reported cases. It also called for quicker action against
fake websites and accounts created to impersonate other people or organisations. Another area considered was the need
for fraud cases to be classified in a more consistent way, making it easier to track the different forms of online crime
being reported. The Interior Ministry has warned people involved in fraud that they face action, saying complaints filed
by victims will be investigated in accordance with the law. At the same time, members of the public have been urged to
take precautions when using mobile money and other online services. The Ministry cautioned users against giving out
their PINs, passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs) and other details used to confirm their identity or authorise
transactions. Users have also been encouraged to switch on multifactor authentication on platforms where the security
feature is available. The public has further been asked to report suspicious phone numbers, accounts, websites and
transactions to service providers, regulators and law enforcement agencies. The committee's latest measures are aimed at
improving the way fraud is detected, reported and investigated, particularly as mobile money continues to feature
heavily in the cases brought to the attention of authorities. Tags Kenya cybercrime Interior Ministry mobile money NC4
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