Person of interest arrested over fake health stamps and documents for Wilson Airport
Detectives from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) have arrested 28-year-old Desmond Omollo Ogutu for producing false health documents and stamps linked to Wilson Airport.
In a statement shared on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the DCI revealed that the arrest was carried out in Claywork, Kasarani, Nairobi County, after investigators acted on credible intelligence.
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“Detectives from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) have apprehended 28-year-old Desmond Omollo Ogutu for making false documents. The arrest took place in the Claywork area of Kasarani, Nairobi County, where detectives acted on credible leads, taking the suspect into custody, “DCI revealed.
Items recovered
The authorities further revealed that a thorough search of Ogutu’s residence uncovered a large collection of incriminating items, including fake stamps from Port Health Services for Wilson Airport, a counterfeit seal of a Port Health officer, stamps labelled alongside 274 blank International Certificates of Vaccination and 91 single-dose vaccination cards.
“A thorough search of Ogutu’s residence uncovered a treasure trove of incriminating evidence, including a collection of fake stamps from Port Health Services for Wilson Airport, a counterfeit seal of a Port Health officer for Wilson Airport, and stamps fraudulently inscribed with “Injectable Polio Vaccine” and “Stamaril Pasteur.” The haul also featured stamps bearing the writings “Gertrude Children’s Hospital” and “Dr. Desmond Ogutu,” as well as 274 blank International Certificates of Vaccination and 91 single-dose vaccination cards,” the statement read.
Authorities say the person of interest is linked to forged yellow fever vaccination cards recovered from six Somali nationals intercepted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 8, 2025, while attempting to travel to Libya via Egypt.
Additionally, the detectives added that the person of interest is currently held at Muthaiga Police Station, with the matter scheduled for mention on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
“Investigations have since linked Ogutu to forged yellow cards recovered from six Somali nationals intercepted at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 8, 2025, while being smuggled to Libya via Egypt,”DCI added.
“The suspect was today arraigned before Kahawa Law Courts for custodial orders, but the session was adjourned after his lawyer failed to join the virtual proceedings on time. He is currently being held at Muthaiga Police Station, with the matter scheduled for mention tomorrow, August 21, 2025.”
