Two men have been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for robbing Kenyans using a new, unorthodox tactic.
According to the DCI, the two suspects posed as female massage therapists online to lure clients to rob them of their valuables.
The two suspects are also said to have aggressively advertised ‘professional massage services’ on various online platforms to pull clients to their residence in Kasarani.
DCI arrests men using fake massage ads to rob Kenyans. Photo: Courtesy.
Their defrauding method has worked, with one of the victims falling for the scheme after being lured to the suspects’ house after responding to an advertisement online.
Upon reaching the residence, the suspect was ambushed by the duo, who brandished weapons before forcing him to transfer Ksh 280,000 to a mobile number linked to the robbers.
He also lost other valuables during the encounter, according to the DCI.
The victim reported the matter to the Kasarani Police Station, prompting investigations using forensic tools to track down the suspect.
The suspects were later nabbed at an entertainment spot, a few kilometres from the apartment where they operated.
During arrest, the suspects wore full make-up and other feminine products to deceive potential clients that they were women ready to offer high-class massage services.
