Tanzanians have been left stunned after learning that a 26-year-old Kenyan man, Seth Mwabe, was arrested for allegedly hacking into a betting website and siphoning off a staggering Ksh11 million.
Mwabe, a university dropout, reportedly pulled off the cyber heist single-handedly, leaving many in disbelief at how such a young man could execute such a sophisticated crime.
The news quickly went viral, with many Tanzanians taking to the comment sections to react. Some openly admitted that Kenyans seem to be “more learned” and “far ahead in IT skills,” pointing out that such a case had never been heard of in Tanzania before.
Others insisted that if such a hack were to happen in their country, it could only be the work of a foreigner—and warned that anyone caught would likely face up to 26 years in prison.
Meanwhile, Kenyans online were quick to note that cases of swindling and hacking are becoming increasingly common in their country, with many youths sharpening their IT expertise—sometimes for the wrong reasons.
The arrest of Seth Mwabe has now sparked debate about cybercrime, youth unemployment, and the thin line between talent and crime
