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DCI warns of spike in vehicle theft across Kenya

Some of the recovered vehicles that had been stolen by the suspect in the car theft syndicate. [DCI,X]

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in motor vehicle thefts across Kenya since the start of 2024.

So far, 28 suspects have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which has seen a significant surge in insurance claims and unpaid loans held by financial institutions.

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