How Detectives Cornered Man Behind Ksh200 Million Karen Land Scam
According to DCI, the suspect had created false documents purporting that he received the piece of land from the deceased owner as a gift...
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended a suspect responsible for the fraudulent acquisition of a Ksh200 million land parcel in Karen, Nairobi. The individual was arrested after allegedly forging a deed of gift to unlawfully claim the property.
- The suspect was arrested at Bruce House, Nairobi, following a manhunt.
- The case began when a complainant reported having purchased the same land from its deceased rightful owner.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approved charges of forgery and uttering false documents against the suspect.
- This incident follows another arrest three days prior, involving three individuals for a fraudulent transfer of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land valued at Ksh350 million in Athi River, Machakos County.
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