Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered Ksh10 million worth of stolen shipment at Saika area in Nairobi, thwarting scheme by a truck driver.
In a statement on Friday, September 29, the directorate stated that the goods were cooking appliances stolen while on transit to Malindi from the port of Mombasa.
A joint team of detectives drawn from Nairobi and Kilindini led the operation that recovered the stolen items.
Moreover, DCI stated that the driver of the container transporting the products may have collaborated with the thieves.
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How DCI Cornered the Truck Driver
According to DCI, the truck driver intentionally diverted the goods failing to deliver them at the intended destination.
He then claimed that the truck had developed mechanical issues along the Mombasa- Malindi Highway.
“The container with the goods worth over Ksh10 Million is suspected to have been diverted by the driver who in collaboration with others failed to deliver the goods to the intended recipient.
“He claimed that the truck had developed mechanical problems at Kikambala, along the busy Mombasa-Malindi highway,” the statement read in part.
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One of the suspects was arrested after the owner of the shipment reported the matter and is helping the detectives with the investigations.
‘It is after the consignee made a report at Kilindini Police Station when investigations regarding the disappearance commenced, leading to the recovery of the shipment in Saika off Kangundo road,” added DCI.
Recent Cases Exposed By DCI
In a separate incident, DCI officers arrest two men suspected to have defrauded Kenyans more than Ksh800,000 through job scams.
According to DCI, the two were arrested moments before receiving an additional Ksh100,000 from a jobseeker who they had promised a permanent and pensionable position.
“The duo has been taking advantage of desperate Kenyans seeking employment by promising to offer them jobs in government agencies and state corporations,” stated the directorate.
Moreover, on Thursday, September 28, DCI arrested a notorious Thika based sim swap fraudster who targeted unsuspecting individuals with huge M-Pesa balances.
“Once they take over the victims’ phone numbers, they are able drain off their accounts. The DCI thanks the keen-eyed agile Safaricom attendants who alerted the police of the suspicious characters,” DCI explained.
