Detectives nab suspects in connection to Ksh 2.85B Gold scam

Nairobi,

Wednesday, 27 December, 2023 

McCreadie Andias 

Detectives from the DCI Operations Support Unit (OSU) has arrested several suspects involved in a mega gold scam deal that targeted two Malaysian nationals on Wednesday at Kileleshwa Nairobi. 

The operation led to the recovery of multiple tools of trade involved in the Sh2.85 billion botched fraudulence. 

According to the DCI , the scammers using Rock Africa Minier company had contacted the two Malaysian foreigners as from 19th October, 2023 through a social media platform. The suspects had alleged to transact with them 500Kg of Gold at USD 19 million equivalent to Sh2.85 billion. 

In the deal, the complainants had already sent USD 6,350 to members of the gang based in Cameroon who referred the two to their Kenyan accomplices.

The scammers were trailed as they picked the two foreigners from their hotel Four Points By Sheraton along Argwings Kodhek road in Kilimani using a Toyota Noah Reg No. KCW 835U.

The surveillance saw the arrest of 7 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 operation saw several exhibits recovered including metallic boxes, 84 gold coated metallic bars, smelting tools, computers, documents and stamps for Ace Point International Limited and assorted G4S uniforms.

Also recovered and believed to be proceeds of crime included 5 Toyota model cars with all the exhibits secured as the suspects are being processed for arraignment tomorrow.