University Student Accused of Hacking, Siphoning KSh 11m From Betting Firm Arraigned

University dropout arrested for allegedly hacking betting firm and stealing millions

Kenyan authorities have arrested 26-year-old former university student Seth Mwabe for allegedly hacking into the payment system of a top betting firm and siphoning off KSh 11.4 million (over US$88,000). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest following a raid on the suspect’s residence in Tatu City, Kiambu County. A video and images of the arrest and seized equipment have circulated widely online. Investigators say …

University student accused of hacking, siphoning KSh 11m from betting firm arraigned

Seth Mwabe, a university student, was arrested for allegedly siphoning over KSh 11 million from a betting firm. He will remain in custody until September 3.

I was testing new software! Seth Mwabe on Betika Sh11.4M hacking

In a startling twist to the high-profile cyber fraud case gripping Kenya, 26-year-old Seth Mwabe, the Meru University dropout accused of hacking Betika and wiring Sh11.4 million into his account over the weekend, has vehemently denied theft allegations. During his arrest on August 30, 2025, at his Tatu City residence in Kiambu County, Mwabe proclaimed, […] Source