The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) have apprehended a suspect linked to allegations of making false documents in a suspected scheme to illegally take over a parcel of land valued at Sh25 million in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
In a statement by the DCI, the suspect was arrested following investigations into claims of attempted fraudulent acquisition of private property located in Eastleigh section one, 4th Street.
According to a statement by the DCI, the complainant reported that she legally purchased the land on December 10, 1966, for Sh56,000 and has retained ownership of the property for decades.
However, she told detectives that she has recently faced persistent attempts by fraudsters seeking to dispossess her of the land.
The authority revealed that the matter escalated to the Land Fraud Investigations Unit after the complainant raised concerns over what she described as relentless efforts to interfere with her ownership rights.
During the operations, it was discovered that false documents had allegedly been prepared and used in an attempt to support claims over the land, triggering further forensic examination of land records and associated documentation.
Further investigations revealed what authorities termed as a coordinated attempt to misrepresent ownership details in a bid to transfer the property illegally.
The suspect is currently in custody awaiting to be arraigned in court.
In response to the matter, the authorities have urged members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in land transactions and to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies for swift action
