Nairobi Lawyer Arrested Over Ksh49.4 Million Land Deal

The city lawyer defrauded his victim in an alleged sale, with DCI urging those with more information regarding the lawyer to come foeward..
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A Nairobi-based advocate has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of misappropriating Ksh49.4 million meant for a land purchase.
- The suspect allegedly diverted Ksh49,400,500 paid between November 16, 2023, and January 3, 2024, for personal use.
- The arrest was made by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office.
- The advocate is expected to face charges of stealing by an agent as investigations continue.
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Nairobi Lawyer Arrested Over Ksh49.4 Million Land Deal - August 2026
A Nairobi-based advocate has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of misappropriating Ksh49.4 million meant for a land purchase. In a separate case, detectives from DCI have arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged Ksh12 million land fraud involving a property in Nairobi's upscale Muthaiga estate. Two individuals have also been convicted in separate land fraud cases in Ruiru and Ngong, involving forged titles and fraudulent transactions, following DCI investigations.














