Police Search for Key Suspect in Mombasa Car Import Scam

The suspect is said to be posing as a vehicle importer who sources vehicles from Japan at a lower price and delivers them on time after all payments are made...

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Detectives in Mombasa are actively searching for a man suspected of orchestrating a widespread car import scam, defrauding Kenyans of millions of shillings. The suspect allegedly poses as a vehicle importer, promising lower prices and timely delivery from Japan, but consistently fails to deliver.

At least six people were allegedly defrauded in December alone, with victims spanning Mombasa, Nairobi, Athi River, and Thika.
The latest incident involved a Catholic church in Mombasa, which transferred Ksh3.2 million for a Toyota double cab that was never delivered.
Police warn the public to exercise caution during the festive season due to a rise in fraud cases.

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