DCI detectives have arrested notorious fraudsters behind the USD 39,900 gold scam and operating a ring similar activities in Runda, Ridgeways and Industrial Area parts of Nairobi.
“After days of scrupulous pursuit for notorious city fraudsters who defrauded two Dubai-based businessmen over USD 39,900 in a fake gold scam, DCI Operations detectives have rounded up 31 suspects connected to the scamming web in Runda, Ridgeways and Industrial Area parts of Nairobi.
Masquerading as genuine dealers in the precious metal, the suspects had on diverse dates in September, 2024 paraded coated off base metals to hoodwink and lure the two foreigners into a business deal, thereafter holing up with the thousands of dollars.” said DCI
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During the operation a number of items were also recovered including four motor vehicles, metal boxes containing the fake gold and fake stamps belonging to various government ministries.
Also revealed during the interrogations was the name of suspected ring leader Nashon Otieno Angudha who already has two court cases before him.
“The operation also saw the seizure of four motor vehicles, metal boxes containing fake gold nuggets and bars, several radio sets, fake stamps and authorization certificates for various ministries in the government, branded reflector jackets, Kenya and East African flags among others, all which were processed and secured at a police exhibit store.
Meanwhile, interrogation on the suspects has since revealed some notorious faces in the illegal business as the masterminds of the scheme, including the suspected leader of the syndicate, Nashon Otieno Angudha, a serial who has two similar active cases in court.” said DCI
