Businessman Arrested in Marsabit for Alleged Terror Financing via Cryptocurrency
The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) said investigators have gathered substantial evidence linking Abdisalam Hassan to suspected terror-related financial activities. His arrest was met with strong denial from family members, who demanded his immediate release
A businessman was arrested in Marsabit Town on Monday over allegations of financing terrorism through a cryptocurrency network, authorities confirmed
The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) said investigators have gathered substantial evidence linking Abdisalam Hassan to suspected terror-related financial activities. His arrest was met with strong denial from family members, who demanded his immediate release
Tensions flared outside the police station as supporters confronted officers, prompting the ATPU to transfer Hassan discreetly to Nairobi for security reasons
He is set to be arraigned on Tuesday alongside a Nairobi-based lawyer who was separately arrested in Mombasa on similar terror-related charges
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Authorities have not released further details, citing the ongoing investigation
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
