Nigerian national apprehended in Mombasa
A Nigerian national has been apprehended in Mombasa after authorities found him in possession of 200 grams of cocaine worth Ksh600,000 in street value. In a statement on Thursday, May 9, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrest of the suspect, identified as Victor Chinenye Ikonne, was made by the Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU) […]
Congolese suspect in Ksh13M gold scam arrested while sneaking back to Kenya
A Congolese man suspected to be a fake gold scammer has been arrested while entering Kenya at the Busia border point. According to the police, Puati Poba Dally, 35, is the main suspect in a USD 100,000 (Ksh13.1 million as per the current exchange rates) fake gold scam involving a Ghanaian national. “A Congolese fake-gold […]
Police seize 22 bales of bhang valued at Ksh435K
Detectives have intercepted 22 bales of bhang concealed in sacks of beans in Moyale Sub County. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the seizure was made possible thanks to vigilant members of the public who tipped off the law enforcement officers. DCI said the operation unfolded when detectives responded to […]
Suspect arrested as police seize gold nuggets, US currency
One suspect has been apprehended in Utawala’s Githunguri area following a complaint by a Georgian national who fell victim to a fake gold scheme. In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the victim, who lost over USD 6 million, was swindled into a 161,000kg gold deal that […]
4 suspects arrested as police recover 3 stolen vehicles
Police have apprehended four suspects linked to a notorious motor vehicle theft syndicate operating in Mombasa County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrests came as a breakthrough in the ongoing battle against the theft gang that has been terrorizing residents. According to DCI, the four suspects, identified as Mohammed […]
Police seize 12 bags of bhang in Utawala
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers have seized 12 bags of bhang and six sets of suspected stolen vehicle plates in Utawala. In a statement on Tuesday, April 30, DCI said the operation targeted the residence of a suspected notorious trafficker, Joseph Nisa Ouma. According to the DCI, the raid resulted in the recovery […]
Gov’t official charged with corruption
Deputy Director of Programmes, Public Policy and President’s Priority Initiatives Pius Chirchir has been charged with abuse of office and attempting to commit a felony. In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the senior government official stands accused of demanding a 2 per cent stake in Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Limited. “After comprehensive […]