- 31 suspects in the KSh 5.8 million fake gold scandal were arrested from their offices in Runda, Industrial Area and Ridgeways
- The DCI team found a number of luxury items including certificates of approval from various government ministries, four cars, and metal boxes full of fake gold bars.
- Nashon Angudha, who is believed to be the leader, is among the suspects and has two similar cases in court
NairobiKenya – In a major operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), 31 suspects have been arrested in connection with the fake gold scandal.
Source: Facebook
The suspects allegedly defrauded two Dubai businessmen of more than $39,900 (approximately KSh 5,985,000).
The arrests were made following coordinated raids in three operational centers in Nairobi: Runda, Ridgeways, and Industrial Area.
“After days of hunting the city's notorious fraudsters who defrauded two Dubai businessmen of more than $39,900 in a fake gold scam, detectives from DCI have arrested 31 suspects connected to the fraud network in Runda, Ridgeways and Industrial areas in Nairobi.” DCI reported.
The DCI's Operational Support Unit, which led the manhunt, reported that the suspects posed as legitimate gold traders, luring their victims with coated metal pieces masquerading as real gold.
The businessmen were lured into the activity by promises of receiving 35 kilos of gold that were being sent to Dubai, which did not materialize. When the gold was not shipped as agreed, the victims became suspicious and reported the fraud to the DCI.
What items did the DCI find from the gold fraud suspects?
During the raid, the authorities seized four cars, and metal boxes full of fake gold and nuggets.
Lots of radio sets, fake stamps, branded reflective jackets, certificates of approval from various government ministries, and flags with logos of Kenya and East Africa were also found.
All items were stored in the police display store.
Who are the suspected fake gold scammers?
Further investigation into the detained suspects revealed several prominent figures in the illegal gold trade, including the alleged ringleader, Nashon Otieno Angudha.
Angudha, a repeat offender, faces two ongoing court cases. In one case, he is charged with conspiracy to defraud under Section 317 of the Penal Code, with the case scheduled to be heard at the Milimani Law Court on Wednesday, November 6.
“Interrogation of the suspects since then has revealed some prominent people in the illegal business as the initiators of the plan, including the suspected leader of the syndicate, Nashon Otieno Angudha, a serial who has two similar cases in court,” said DCI.
In the second charge, the charge was increased to robbery with violence following a fraudulent agreement by an Australian man and his Australian wife. Uganda resulting in assault, robbery and sexual harassment by Nashon's associates. Felix Ochieng Nyongesa and Jack Ouma Okwiri are co-accused in the last case.
DCI is committed to continuing efforts to dismantle fraud networks targeting unsuspecting investors in Nairobi and beyond.
DCI arrested another suspect in Willis Ayieko's murder
Other News, DCI detectives arrested a bodaboda driver from Kisumu linked to the murder of Willis Ayieko, Human Resources Manager of Wells Fargo.
The suspect allegedly gave transport to Victor Ouma Okoth, the first suspect, to the area where Ayieko was abducted.
Ayieko was found brutally murdered and her body dumped in a swamp three days after she disappeared.
Read ENGLISH VERSION
Do you have an exciting story that you would like us to publish? Please contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
