Authorities in Kilimani have apprehended three individuals suspected of being serial fraudsters who attempted to deceive a victim with counterfeit US Dollars amounting to 1.2 million (equivalent to Ksh.155.4 million).
The suspects, identified as Rafael Ojiambo, Samuel Ayako, and Wilfred Gitonga, were intercepted along Nyerere Road while traveling in a Toyota NZE vehicle. They were in the process of delivering a safe containing the counterfeit currency in exchange for legitimate cash.
“The trio, who had begun to count their anticipated gains, were halted while transferring a safe filled with 1.2 million counterfeit US Dollars to the victim in a bid to secure clean money. They had previously defrauded another unsuspecting Kenyan of Ksh.4.3 million,” stated the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
“A Toyota NZE with registration number KBN 101D, which was transporting the safe containing the counterfeit currency, was seized, along with the safe and its contents, which have been retained as evidence.”
Subsequent to their arrest, the suspects were presented in Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court, where they were ordered to remain in custody at Kilimani Police Station until January 27, 2025.
The DCI has urged the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent schemes designed to exploit individuals seeking quick financial gains.
“Investigations have indicated that several victims have lost significant assets, including homes and vehicles, which were used as collateral in exchange for cash that ultimately vanished, leaving victims with nothing but large sums of counterfeit currency,” the DCI cautioned.
