NAIROBI, Kenya — Police have arrested two women accused of defrauding job seekers by selling counterfeit National Police Service (NPS) calling letters in Nairobi’s city centre.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Evaline Jepchirchir Rotich and Jane Chepkonga Chelanga were apprehended at Parliament Police Station following multiple complaints from victims in the busy Kencom area. The suspects allegedly promised applicants guaranteed slots in upcoming police recruitment exercises in exchange for cash payments.
“The duo is accused of luring victims with promises of guaranteed jobs before taking their hard-earned money,” the DCI said.
A swift operation, based on confidential intelligence, led to the arrests and the recovery of Sh330,200 in cash, believed to be proceeds from the scam.
Further investigation provided leads to Upper Hill, where a suspected third accomplice fled upon seeing police. Officers impounded a Mazda Station Wagon left at the scene, and a search of the vehicle uncovered two additional counterfeit NPS calling letters, suggesting a larger fraud network targeting job seekers.
The two suspects are in custody as police prepare to arraign them, while a manhunt continues for the fleeing accomplice.
