A 27-year-old man accused of operating a child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring has been arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts after detectives rescued 22 girls in coordinated operations across Mombasa and Kilifi counties.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspect, identified as Almasi Rama Amos, was arrested following weeks of investigations by officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) working together with detectives from the Regional Criminal Investigations Office in Mombasa.
The operation was launched after authorities received intelligence reports alleging that vulnerable young girls were being subjected to abuse under the guise of rehabilitation and mentorship programmes.
Mombasa operation leads to rescue of 22 girls, arrest of child trafficking suspect. Photo: Courtesy.
Detectives tracked the suspect to a house in Nguu Tatu Estate within the Concordia area of Kisauni Sub-County, where he was allegedly found in the company of three female juveniles.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have been running several so-called rescue centres in Mombasa and Kilifi counties.
Investigators suspect the facilities were being used to lure and exploit minors while posing as safe spaces meant to support and mentor young girls.
Following the arrest, detectives proceeded to another facility located in Ribe, Rabai Sub-County, where they rescued an additional 19 female juveniles, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 22.
The suspect was presented before the Shanzu Law Courts on Thursday, where he faced multiple charges, including defilement, child trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation, promotion of child trafficking, and child abuse.
He denied all the charges before the court and was denied bond pending further proceedings. The matter is scheduled for mention on June 8, 2026.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said investigations are ongoing and reiterated its commitment to combating child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse across the country.
