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Published on 2024-02-24 09:44:13
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has taken action in response to a viral self-recorded video featuring a Kenyan woman named Glo Lynn, who is currently working in Saudi Arabia. In the video, Glo Lynn alleges that she was conned out of Ksh300,000 and then lost an additional Ksh50,000 in an attempt to recover her initial loss. She reported the matter to DCI Kasarani, where she accused officials of making her spend money only to end up losing everything she had.
Following the attention garnered by the video, DCI officials have confirmed that they will restart the case and ensure that the perpetrators responsible for the con are held accountable for their actions. The DCI Director has directed the Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer at Kasarani to expedite investigations into the allegations and report back on the progress made. The DCI has stated that they will soon share the position on the matter along with the actions taken.
The incident began in November 2023 when Glo Lynn sent Ksh300,000 from Saudi Arabia through her employer, only for it to be received by the wrong recipient. Despite efforts made with her Saudi employer to reverse the transaction, they were unsuccessful as the receiver had already withdrawn the cash. When attempts to contact the mobile service agent failed, she was instructed to physically travel back to Kenya for assistance in reclaiming the money. She immediately flew back to Kenya and landed a day after sending the money to start tracking it.
Glo Lynn went straight to the Kasarani police station upon her arrival in Kenya, where she recorded a statement and the tracking of the receiver of the money began. The phone signals were traced to a man in Kisumu, and officials reached out to confirm his location. However, various demands followed, including requests for money to fuel the police car. She claimed to have paid Ksh20,000 for this purpose, and later, another Ksh30,000 was demanded as the police vehicle allegedly couldn’t navigate to where the culprit was.
After being held in the cell for a few days, Glo Lynn received a rude message from the suspect followed by a screenshot of a money transfer to the officers, leading her to lose hope in the authorities. She decided to block their numbers and turned to social media to raise awareness about the alleged scam. Despite warnings from the officials, she personally contacted the suspect, who confirmed his location in Kisumu, contrary to what she had been informed.
The whole ordeal left Glo Lynn frustrated and disillusioned with the handling of her case by the authorities. The DCI’s promise to restart the investigation and hold the perpetrators accountable brings hope for justice and closure in this unfortunate situation. It serves as a reminder of the importance of transparent and efficient law enforcement in addressing cases of fraud and exploitation.
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