COLLEGE DIRECTOR ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED FORGED ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES

Detectives from the DCI Headquarters have arrested the director of a college in Eldoret over allegations of issuing forged academic certificates that left an unsuspecting victim jobless.

The suspect, Philip Kipsoi Kiyeng, Director of Region Group College, was arrested following investigations triggered by a complaint from the Public Service Commission during the authentication of academic and professional certificates.

Investigations established that the suspect allegedly misrepresented the college as being affiliated with Moi University, thereby inducing a victim to enrol for a Diploma in Business Management. 

Upon completion of the course, the victim was issued a diploma, which he genuinely believed was authentic and subsequently presented to his employer.

However, during the verification exercise, the diploma was confirmed to be a forgery, leading to the victim’s dismissal from employment.

Upon conclusion of investigations, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which approved charges against the suspect, including making a false document contrary to Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code, among other offences.

The suspect was arrested in Eldoret Town and is undergoing processing pending his arraignment.

The DCI reminds members of the public to verify the accreditation and legitimacy of academic institutions before enrolling, and to report any suspected cases of academic certificate fraud through the nearest police station or through #FichuaKwaDCI. Call 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.