An update on the multi-million shilling forex trade scam in Eldoret has been given by Acting Police Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli, who has emphasized that police are actively investigating the issue and that those found guilty will face prosecution.
Masengeli’s promise corresponds with the recording of a statement by Eldoret police from Dominion Church bishop Caleb Mwania concerning his acquaintance and knowledge of the purported scam mastermind, Ambrose Makech Abuti, which has left hundreds of people tallying their losses.
After Bishop Mwania affixed his statement, The man of God insisted that he had not anticipated Abuti’s outcome.
“He used to play music in the church. I have not involved myself in any indecent and immoral acts,” said Bishop Mwania.
Mwania claims that Ksh. 4 million has been lost by the church as a result of the now-failed investments. The bishop further asserts that Abuti has caused losses to members of his own family.
Since then, the bishop has been questioned by the police and has given them a statement on the subject.
Masengeli informed the public that the police had taken charge of the situation, which prompted Mwania to interact with them.
The police gave their assurance, but not much has been done to apprehend the suspect—who is still at large almost a week after his activities were made public.
Abuti’s victims claim Eldoret police are preventing his arrest and prosecution, and it appears that his phone numbers have been deactivated.
The Uasin Gishu county government has, however, advised citizens to do their research before participating in such schemes.
