Two women were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday attempting to smuggle approximately 658 grams of gold out of Kenya to Dubai.

• Recovered gold weighed 658 grams, including a 541-gram bar and a 116.79-gram pellet.
• The suspects were intercepted by a multi-agency team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• The gold was found concealed under a hijab and inside a bra.

Kisauni detectives have arrested a suspect and rescued two minors who were abducted and held captive for several days in Kiambu County.

• The minors were reported missing on August 27 and allegedly abducted on August 25.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) led the operation.
• The arrested suspect is expected to face charges including kidnapping and child trafficking when arraigned on September 7.

Two women were apprehended at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold to Dubai.

• Over 658 grammes of gold were recovered, with one bar weighing 541 grams concealed in a suspect's hair.
• The suspects were intercepted on Friday, September 4, by a multi-agency team.
• This incident highlights JKIA as a frequent route for smuggling, as noted by the DCI's ongoing commitment to protecting Kenya's mineral resources.

A man in Machakos has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a buyer of Sh2.4 million by posing as a genuine landowner.

• The suspect, identified as David Maitha, allegedly used a stolen identity, a forged title deed, and a fake national ID.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) led the arrest following an intelligence-led operation in Mtito Andei.
• The fraud was uncovered after the buyer grew suspicious when the supposed seller became unreachable post-payment, prompting a police investigation.