Popular businessman Raymond Omosa, widely recognized as the “Kenyan Prince,” has addressed rumors linking him to a recent Interpol operation that led to the arrest of 24 Kenyans involved in a sh 1.1 billion credit card fraud scheme.
Speculation had emerged on social media claiming that Omosa had deactivated his accounts and was under investigation by Interpol following the arrests.
In a sarcastic statement, Omosa dismissed the allegations, asserting that they were baseless.
“I’ve already moved past dealing with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Now I’m with Interpol, and they still haven’t caught me! Bring in the CIA now,” he quipped, mocking claims that he was evading international law enforcement.
Omosa also commented on the recent deaths of two university students, Sospeter Onyango Osungo, also known as “Billionaire Akoko,” and Dennis Oduor Otieno, referred to as “Denno Bright.”
The two had garnered attention for flaunting opulent lifestyles on social media, and their mysterious deaths have sparked widespread speculation.
The businessman attributed such tragedies to the pursuit of quick wealth and reckless spending.
“You cannot call yourself a billionaire while associating with ‘chokoraa’ (street people).
These young individuals are chasing quick money, waking up one day with sh 10 million and thinking they’ve become the next Prince.
It’s reckless behavior that costs young lives,” Omosa remarked.
Interpol’s “Operation Serengeti” Targets Cybercrime in Africa.
The rumors surrounding Omosa come in the wake of a sweeping Interpol crackdown, dubbed “Operation Serengeti,” which targeted cybercriminal networks across 19 African countries.
The operation resulted in over 1,000 arrests, including 24 Kenyans, and dismantled numerous fraud schemes.
According to Interpol, the suspects were linked to a sh 1.1 billion card fraud operation that involved altering banking system security protocols to steal approximately USD 8.6 million.
The stolen funds were reportedly funneled through SWIFT to companies in the UAE, Nigeria, and China, before being redistributed to digital asset institutions operating in various jurisdictions.
“In Kenya, officers cracked a case of online credit card fraud linked to losses of $8.6 million,” read an Interpol statement.
“The funds were stolen using fraudulent scripts and quickly distributed to companies and financial service providers in multiple regions.”
This large-scale operation underscores the growing threat of cybercrime in Africa and highlights the ongoing efforts by international law enforcement to curb financial fraud.
Omosa, while distancing himself from the allegations, remains a subject of scrutiny on social media, where discussions about his lavish lifestyle and potential ties to fraudulent activities persist.
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