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Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect David Mutai detained for 2 more days

Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect Hilary Langat Matindwet alias David Mutai in court on January 3, 2023. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect David Mutai alias Hillary Langat Matindwet has been detained for two more days at the Muthaiga Police Station.

Mutai was arrested last week on suspicion of being behind a SIM swap scam where phone scammers hijack a victim's cell phone number and use it to gain access to sensitive personal data and bank accounts through mobile banking applications.

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