Kenyan Woman Robbed of Ksh9.3 Million by Fake Cops in India
According to the woman, after fleeing with the money, the thieves advised her to rush to the nearest police station...
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A Kenyan businesswoman was robbed of ā¹66.45 lakh (Ksh9.3 million) in Mumbai by individuals impersonating Indian Police. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, outside the Alana Centre building as she returned to her hotel.
- The victim, Sumaiya Mohammad Abadi, is an entrepreneur from Nairobi, dealing in children's garments.
- The fake officers, wearing helmets and masks, intercepted her taxi, demanded to search it, and seized bags containing ā¹58 lakh (Ksh8.1 million) meant for a wholesale trader.
- Indian police have launched a manhunt, using CCTVs and ground patrols, and have detained one person based on footage and the bike's registration number.
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