The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested suspects who were involved in a gold scam syndicate in Nairobi’s Kileleshwa area on December 27.
The DCI Operations Support Unit (OSU) apprehended several suspects involved in the mega gold scam that targeted two Malaysian nationals.
During the arrest, the DCI officers recovered multiple tools of trade involved in the Sh2.85 billion failed fraud.
“Having received intelligence report through Kilimani Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer on the scamming deal planned against the two foreign men, the OSU deployed a surveillance team after the two victims jetted in the country,” the statement by the DCI read.
According to reports to the investigative unit, the scammers were using Rock Africa Minier company.
Furthermore, they contacted the victims of the scam from October 19, 2023, through a social media platform.
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The suspects had alleged to transact with them 500Kg of Gold for Ksh2.85 billion (USD 19 million).
In the deal, the complainants had already sent Kshs 993,775 (USD 6,350) to members of the gang based in Cameroon who referred them to their Kenyan accomplices.
Consequently, the scammers were trailed as they picked the two foreigners from Four Points by Sheraton hotel along Argwings Kodhek road in Kilimani.
The victims were taken to an office in a private house along Mageta Road within Kileleshwa.
However, the surveillance team who had followed them closely was locked out after the main gate was shut.
How DCI Arrested the Suspects
Undeterred, the sleuths stealthily gained entry into the compound.
Upon noticing this, some suspects jumped over the fence at the back side of the compound, leading to a chase that saw 7 of them arrested including two escapees.
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“The suspects who included two G4S security guards are; Didier Muke (a Congolese with a pending case and passport deposited in court), Brian Otiende, Patrick Otieno, Joshua Ngandi, Charles Vincent Njerenga (whisked from a getaway bike and in hospital), Mark Kabete (G4S) and Ken Kiboi (G4S),”the DCI noted, revealing the identities of some of the frauds.
After the arrests, the scene was processed and several exhibits were recovered including metallic boxes, 84 gold coated metallic bars, smelting tools, and computers.
Additionally, documents & stamps for Ace Point International Limited and assorted G4S uniforms were also retrieved.
Notably, also recovered were five vehicles which the sleuths believe were proceeds of crimes committed by the scammers.