ARREST OF FRAUDSTERS

Detectives from DCI Kilimani have nabbed two crafty fraudsters accused of swindling a Kenyan out of Sh1.1 million in a sham vehicle importation scam.

The incident dates back to May 27, 2022, when Yunus Hamza Hussein, masquerading as a savvy salesperson at Rana Motors along Ngong Road, duped an unsuspecting victim with promises of delivering two vehicles, a Probox Extra and a 14-seater Toyota Hiace 7L for Sh2.9 million. Enticed by the charade, the victim paid a hefty deposit of Sh1.1 million, only to watch the fraudster vanish into thin air.

Thanks to forensic intelligence, detectives trailed Hussein to his hideout at Crystal Apartments in Athi River, where several SIM cards were seized.

Hussein further led detectives to his accomplice, Brian Omweri, in Makongeni, Thika where they recovered a SIM card linked to a Sh550,000 payment from the victim.

Now, the devious duo finds themselves behind bars, cooling off in police custody as they await their court appearance.