This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
On November 21, 2019, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a statement urging the public to report lost identification documents and personal valuables immediately to the police.
The DCI noted that a significant number of Kenyans fail to report lost items such as ID cards, sim cards, phones, driving licenses, and laptops, which can be used by perpetrators to commit various crimes.
According to the DCI, reporting lost items promptly is essential for recovering the lost items and strengthening the victims' defense in case the documents are subjected to unlawful use.
The agency cited overwhelming reports of online fraud across the country, where stolen IDs and mobile phones are used to commit crimes.
As a result, the DCI called on the public to 'always and immediately report to their nearest Police Stations any time they lose their unique identifiers, Sim Cards/Mobile phones & Laptops, and personal documents including Academic Testimonials and driving licenses.'
