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Extortionist behind cyber fraud targeting MPs arrested in Tanzania

Wazir Masubo Chacha. He is accused of being behind an extortion ring targeting MPs. [File, Standard]

The man behind the usage of fake M-Pesa accounts to demand money from Members of the National Assembly and other VIPs has been arrested in Tanzania.

A joint operation between Tanzania and Kenya police arrested Wazir Benson Masubo Chacha in Tarime where he has been hiding for more than two weeks.

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