fraud

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DOJ targets alleged student aid fraud scheme spanning the US, Kenya
BUSINESS

US Seizes Ksh97M in Kenyan Fraud Investigation

The United States government has seized more than Ksh 97 million in cryptocurrency from an account belonging to a Kenyan national as part...

DOJ targets alleged student aid fraud scheme spanning the US, Kenya
BUSINESS

Fake Students, Stolen Identities: How Kenyans Stole Millions From US

A student enrolment that never happened, a government loan that was never meant for the applicant and a bank account waiting to receive...

US Department of Justice.
BUSINESS

Kenyans Linked to Ksh25.8B US Student Loan Fraud

Kenyans have been linked to a massive student financial aid fraud investigation in the United States, where investigators estimate that criminals have stolen...

A laptop with 'scam alert' sign
FEATURED ARTICLE

Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Verification in Digital Platforms

In today’s digital economy, the rise of online services, decentralised finance, and instant transactions has radically changed the way businesses interact with customers....

iGaming Fraud Hotspot
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Africa Becomes a Global iGaming Fraud Hotspot

Operators face increasingly sophisticated identity and transaction-related threats

Car accident inspection in progress
BUSINESS

Motor Insurance Bleeds Ksh8.2B as Claims and Fraud Hit Kenyan Insurers

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has revealed that Kenya's motor insurance business is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with insurers recording billions of...

cloud phones
TECHNOLOGY

The Invisible Threat: Why Cloud Phones Are Cybercriminals’ Favourite New Weapon

The technology’s evolution traces back to efforts to inflate social-media metrics

Communications Authority of Kenya offices in Nairobi
BUSINESS

CA Introduces New SMS Tool to Curb SIM Card Fraud

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced plans to roll out a centralised platform that will allow citizens to check all SIM...

NTSA car
NEWS

NTSA Issues Warning Over SMS Traffic Fine Fraud

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned motorists about a scam involving fraudulent SMS messages claiming recipients owe traffic violation fines....