M-Kopa phone loans: Why unlocking a financed device could land you in court

Kenyans who modify financed smartphones to bypass security restrictions could face criminal investigations if their actions involve knowingly handling suspected stolen property or participating in unlawful activities.The issue has come under scrutiny following a police investigation at a phone repair workshop in Mathare, Nairobi, where officers reported to have recovered 71 mobile phones and specialised electronic equipment linked to alleged attempts to bypass M-Kopa’s security systems.