Police officers in Eldoret have arrested two people suspected to be part of a racket involved in mobile hacking and resale.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the two were arrested in in collaboration with M-KOPA’s liaison personnel.
NPS, in a statement said the suspected were nabbed following a raid at a phone repair shop near the Eldoret Shuttle booking office.
“They were were caught in the act of flashing 28 assorted mobile phones, including M-KOPA devices,” police said.
“The two are suspected to be part of a larger syndicate involved in the flashing of stolen mobile phones and those taken on credit to evade payment of dues,” they added.
A search of the shop led to the recovery of high-end electronic equipment, including two HP laptops, two CPUs, seven hard drives, one Pandora Box, one dongle, and one JTAG device.
The tools recovered, according to the police, are capable of altering IMEI numbers, reprogramming phones, and bypassing security features.
The suspects were detained at Eldoret Police Station pending forensic analysis and further investigation.
Meanwhile, the public has been encouraged to remain vigilant and to report such illicit activities to the nearest police station or through the toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, and #FichuakwaDCI (0800 722 203).
In addition, the National Police Service warned the public against purchasing suspiciously cheap mobile devices from unscrupulous traders or getting involved in fraudulent activities, such as the flashing of mobile phones taken on credit to evade payment.
