Global payments giant PayPal has frozen and permanently blocked an unknown number of Kenyan accounts, citing anti-money laundering efforts and requiring users to prove employment and residential details. Users who fail to provide documentation such as contracts, bank statements, and proof of physical address risk having their funds held for up to 180 days and accounts permanently deactivated. This action comes as Kenya is listed on the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” for high risk of money laundering. Affected users, including freelancers and startups, can access account information but cannot transfer or withdraw funds. PayPal has tightened its anti-fraud and anti-money laundering rules, scrutinizing transactions for suspicious activity and reporting such instances to financial intelligence units.