Police in Nanyuki have arrested ten suspects who have been masquerading as lawyers and swindling unsuspecting clients in Laikipia County.
The suspects with some running office in town were apprehended during a joint sting operation by officials of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the office of the Directorate of Criminal investigations.
LSK Nanyuki chapter chairman Joseph Mwangi said they carried out the operation to rid the town of bogus lawyers following numerous complaints from citizens.
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According to Mwangi, some of the bogus lawyers were so cunning that they even impersonate advocates in court proceedings.
Some of the quack lawyers have specialized in drawing agreements during property transaction of civil cases and succession matters.
Laikipia County Criminal Investigation Officer (CCIO) Onesmus Towett said the suspects will be charged in court on Thursday.
The LSK has called on members of the public to only engage advocates listed by the society