By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Three scoundrels are cooling their heels at the Kilimani Police Station after they were arrested by Kilimani detectives while on a mission to defraud an innocent Kenyan.
The activities of Rafael Ojiambo, Samuel Ayako, and Wilfred Gitonga were brought to a sudden halt along Nyerere Road when the detectives became aware of their illicit intentions.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations the three, who had already begun counting their luck, were stopped in their tracks while handing over a safe containing 1.2 million fake US Dollars to the victim in an attempt to obtain clean money.
“The malefactors had previously obtained Kshs. 4.3 million from another honest Kenyan.” DCI stated.
“A Toyota NZE Reg. No. KBN 101D that was ferrying the safe containing the fake Dollars was impounded, and so was the safe and it’s contents which have been kept as exhibits,” added the DCI.
“The trio was presented before the Chief Magistrate’s Court Milimani where custodial orders were granted for the detention of the suspects at Kilimani Police Station until 27th January, 2025,” the DCI added.
The DCI went ahead to cautioned members of the public against engaging in such get-rich-quick schemes as they are solely designed to rob them of their hard earned money.
The DCI has indicated that investigations have uncovered that several victims have forfeited their assets, including homes and vehicles, which were used as collateral in transactions involving cash that ultimately fell into the hands of criminals.
In response, the DCI has reaffirmed its commitment to combat all types of fraudulent schemes designed to deprive the public of their hard-earned resources and wealth.