DCI Raids Diani Hideout Seizes Ksh1.7 Million Fake Currency
DCI stated that the operation followed forensic leads that traced the fake notes to the coastal area...
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On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested three suspects in Diani, recovering Ksh 1.7 million in high-quality counterfeit currency.
- The fake money, consisting of Sh1,000 notes, was found in a laptop bag marked to resemble an official Central Bank of Kenya parcel.
- The arrest followed weeks of surveillance by the DCI’s anti-counterfeit unit, with the notes circulating in local businesses and tourist spots.
- The suspects are believed to be part of a larger network distributing counterfeit money along the Kenyan coast and are held at Diani Police Station.
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State Agencies Tackle Billion-Shilling Financial Irregularities and Crimes - November 2025
Several Kenyan state agencies are taking action against financial crimes and irregularities. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is set to pursue 12 corruption suspects in various courts from December 1 to 5, 2025, over the alleged misuse of over KSh 1.6 billion through fraud and illegal tenders. In a separate operation on Sunday, November 30, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested three suspects in Diani and recovered Ksh 1.7 million in counterfeit currency. Meanwhile, the Kenyan Senate is pushing to extend the mandate of a Multi-Agency Taskforce tasked with addressing over KSh 80 billion in county pension arrears to reconcile discrepancies and finalize a payment strategy.
