The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a Kenyan man accused of robbing a foreigner.
Officers attached to the Nairobi Region Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau, acted on a complaint from a Greek national who fell into the trap of the suspect.
According to reports, the female Greek tourist landed in Kenya on August 5 and was to meet the suspect, who has been identified as Okello Oyugi.
Stolen items recovered as DCI nab suspect who robbed tourist. Photo: Courtesy.
The two had made a connection via social media, with Oyugi hiding his identity; he called himself “Jeremiah John”.
Upon their meetup, they proceeded to the Maasai Game Park, this as Oyugi plotted against the woman.
It is during their expedition at Maasai Mara that the suspect robbed the foreigner.
Reports have further disclosed that the suspect stole the tourist’s three debit cards, a mobile phone and a wristwatch.
Using the debit cards, the suspect withdrew 25,000 Euros (equivalent to KSh 3.7 million) from the tourist’s bank account and officers managed to trace the suspect to his hideout.
He is currently at Central Police Station, where he is being processed for arraignment.
