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September 6, 2026
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Sh2.4m Machakos land fraud suspect arrested after posing as genuine owner

Sh2.4m Machakos land fraud suspect arrested after posing as genuine owner

NAIROBI,Kenya, Sep 6-Machakos man who allegedly used a stolen identity, forged title deed and fake national ID to sell land he did not own for Sh2.4 million has been arrested,…..

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A man in Machakos has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a buyer of Sh2.4 million by posing as a genuine landowner.

  • The suspect, identified as David Maitha, allegedly used a stolen identity, a forged title deed, and a fake national ID.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) led the arrest following an intelligence-led operation in Mtito Andei.
  • The fraud was uncovered after the buyer grew suspicious when the supposed seller became unreachable post-payment, prompting a police investigation.

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