Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested four suspects linked to a gold scam syndicate in Nairobi.
In a statement issued on July 28, DCI noted that the suspects are accused of orchestrating gold scams that defrauded unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money.
According to DCI, the four were nabbed during a raid at a residence along Whispers Avenue in Gigiri.
DCI nabs suspects connected to gold scam. Photo: Courtesy.
During the raid, the OSU detectives recovered a trove of incriminating evidence, including a gold smelting machine, an array of rubber stamps bearing the names of companies such as Alaska Express Freight Group Limited, Longcrane Logistics Limited, and Kakan Traders and Company.
The officers also recovered numerous plastic seals, a weighing machine and a cache of documents bearing stamp impressions from the East African Community, among other items.
DCI moreover stated that preliminary investigations have revealed that Alaska Express Freight Group Limited is linked to a recent complaint involving two Canadian nationals who were defrauded of USD 37,500 last week.
The suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing processing in preparation for their arraignment.
