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Published on 2024-02-29 22:25:23
Two police officers found themselves in hot water on Thursday, February 29, as they were arraigned at the Busia Law courts on charges of defrauding two German nationals at the Busia border. The prosecution alleged that the Officer Commanding the Busia station, along with his assistant, swindled the German nationals of Ksh2.6 million on February 24, 2024.
Adding to the complexity of the case, a businessman operating in Busia town was implicated in aiding the two officers in committing the alleged crime. Consequently, police officers began investigations to delve deeper into the matter and gather more information surrounding the incident. The accused individuals were promptly detained following the victims’ report, leading to subsequent arrests.
In an effort to ensure impartiality and justice in the proceedings, the prosecution recommended transferring the case to a different station located away from the Busia law courts. However, the investigating officer stated that there was no formal application for such a transfer, highlighting the lack of grounds for relocation.
The decision to retain the case in Busia was defended by the officers involved, who revealed that certain aspects of the incident had yet to be fully clarified. They emphasized the importance of conducting further investigations to uncover all relevant details related to the case.
In a separate incident, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers made a significant breakthrough on February 27 by apprehending the main suspect in a fake gold syndicate attempting to defraud two Malaysian nationals of Ksh2.8 billion. The mastermind, who had been evading authorities since December of the previous year, was part of a criminal gang caught red-handed engaging in a fake gold transaction at a rental apartment in Nairobi’s Lavington area.
The suspect, identified as KMN, was taken into custody at the Milimani Law courts while already in attendance for another gold scam case for which he was previously granted bail. DCI noted the recovery of various incriminating items, including metallic boxes, 84 gold-coated bars, smelting tools, computers, documents, stamps from an international company, and security firm uniforms during the bust.
Remanded before Judge Ondieki at the Milimani High Court, the suspect faced charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and attempted commission of the same. He was granted release on a Ksh3 million bond or an alternative cash bail of Ksh1 million.
The arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in fraudulent activities, whether at the border or within the city, underline the commitment of law enforcement agencies to uphold justice and protect the interests of both local and foreign nationals. Such diligent efforts serve as a deterrent to would-be criminals and reinforce the importance of accountability and transparency in all dealings.
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