Kenya’s DCI launches a special unit to fight growing ‘crypto’ fraud
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the establishment of a specialised unit to investigate crypto fraud. The decision was made due to increased criminal activity and mounting losses of up to KES5.6 billion ($43.3 million) among local investors in the past year.
According to the DCI, the new unit will focus on crypto scams and related cyber offences due to criminals increasingly exploiting online platforms that offer anonymity. The agency described the initiative as a “ruthless” crackdown on crypto fraud.
Rosemary Kuraru, head of the DCI’s forensic laboratory, stated, “We are forming a specialised unit to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud. The DCI is committed to staying ahead of criminal…
