Kecell: billing database of 3.4M Congolese subscribers offered

Overview

On July 8, 2026, DarkForums user sativaleak claimed to have full billing database access to Keccel Technologies S.A.R.L, a fintech and SMS gateway provider based in Kinshasa, DR Congo. The post states the company routes A2P SMS and WhatsApp traffic for 29 corporate clients through Congolese operators, and that the database holds 3.4 million unique Congolese phone numbers and over 35 million SMS events.

What was published

The thread includes a detailed breakdown of the claimed data:

• 3,424,158 unique Congolese phone numbers with +243 prefix
• 35,698,321 SMS events and 26,428,316 billable messages
• Operator market share across Airtel, Vodacom, Orange and Africell
• Top sender brands including betting, tech and financial services
• Customer organization records with addresses, emails and tax identifiers

Sample data shows billing and customer organization tables.

Risks for affected individuals

Congolese phone users whose numbers appear in the dataset face increased SMS phishing and spam, given the gateway context. Corporate clients of the provider could have billing and tax details exposed.

What remains unknown

• Keccel Technologies has not publicly commented
• The actual release of the data has not been verified
• The poster is a new forum member, so the claim could not be independently confirmed

What affected people should do

Congolese mobile subscribers should be cautious of unsolicited SMS messages, especially those referencing billing or payments, and avoid clicking links in such messages. Businesses using SMS gateway services should review their contracts and monitor for fraudulent traffic.