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September 17, 2025
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How Nairobi Man Scammed Foreigner in Ksh 37M Cryptocurrency Transaction

How Nairobi Man Scammed Foreigner in Ksh 37M Cryptocurrency Transaction

The foreign investor believed he was making a legit business deal...

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A man has been arrested in Nairobi for allegedly scamming a Canadian investor out of Ksh 37 million (USD 280,000) in a fraudulent gold deal involving a cryptocurrency transaction. The arrest comes as another similar gold scam targeting a Pakistani national was also reported.

  • Ksh 37 million (USD 280,000) was lost by the Canadian investor in a scam promising 550kg of gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The suspect was apprehended by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office along Dennis Pritt Road after the incident was reported on September 1, 2025.
  • The payment was made via USDT, a cryptocurrency, and the suspect's accomplice is still at large.

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