Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three individuals involved in a series of fraudulent schemes. On January 21, 2025, Rafael Ojiambo, Samuel Ayako, and Wilfred Gitonga were caught attempting to defraud an unsuspecting Kenyan by delivering a safe allegedly containing $1.2 million in counterfeit US dollars.
The suspects planned to exchange the fake money for legitimate cash. During the investigation, it was revealed that the trio had already scammed another victim out of Ksh 4.3 million in a separate incident. Authorities apprehended the suspects while they were in possession of the counterfeit money, and a Toyota NZE (Reg. No. KBN 101D) transporting the fake dollars was impounded.
The suspects were charged and brought before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Milimani, where they were ordered to remain in custody at Kilimani Police Station until January 27, 2025.
The DCI has issued a public warning about such fraudulent schemes, urging citizens to avoid participating in get-rich-quick scams. Investigations revealed that victims have been duped into placing valuable assets such as homes and vehicles as collateral, only to be left with nothing as criminals walk away with hard-earned money and fake cash.