#cybercrime

On June 24, the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee in Kenya announced plans to collaborate more closely with banks and mobile network operators to enhance the recovery of mistakenly sent mobile money transfers. This initiative aims to address a rise in cybercrime cases in the country, as highlighted in a recent cybercrime status report.

According to The Conversation Africa, discussions around forced labor often focus on scam centers in West Africa, which are typically depicted with fortified complexes and armed guards. However, new research suggests that there are various forms of coercion involved in cybercrime, challenging the prevailing stereotypes and highlighting the complexity of the issue.