Man charged over fake firearm licence and Ksh300K fraud
By David Nthua, November 19, 2025A man has been charged in court with possession of a fake firearm certificate and fraud amounting to Ksh300,000.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed this on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, saying his arrest followed an elaborate con that now reads like a script from a crime documentary.
According to detectives from the Operation Support Unit, the case started long before the arrest.
“Operation Support Unit detectives have arraigned a suspect who defrauded an unsuspecting victim of Sh300,000 in a fraudulent firearm certificate deal,” the statement by the DCI reads.
The person of interest, together with an accomplice, allegedly convinced a father that they could obtain a firearm certificate for his son.
The DCI notes that the duo “exploited the victim’s trust, creating a false narrative that they could facilitate the required documentation.”
Investigators believe the man played the long game, stretching the lie between December 1, 2024, and March 7, 2025.
Each passing month came with excuses, delays and assurances that the document was “almost ready.” But behind the scenes, detectives say manipulation was at the centre of the plan.
When pressure mounted, the scheme reportedly shifted gears.
DCI’s story
The DCI revealed that “after several delays without any certificate in sight, the accused produced a forged letter, allegedly from the Firearms Licensing Board, claiming that technical upgrades were causing the holdup.”
According to the DCI statement, this was nothing more than a tactic to buy time and prolong the scam.
The father eventually realised the inconsistencies and reported the matter, prompting detectives to move in swiftly.
At Milimani Law Courts, the person of interest faced charges of conspiracy to defraud.
He denied the accusations and was released on a KSh100,000 bail with one contact person, pending further proceedings.
“The case is coming up for mention on December 15, 2025,” the statement by the DCI adds.
Detectives have since urged Kenyans to follow proper firearm licensing procedures and avoid individuals promising quick approvals for cash.