4 arrested as DCI seizes Ksh4.3M counterfeit currency in Mtito Andei
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested four persons of interest in Makueni County following an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected counterfeit currency syndicate. The operation also led to the seizure of counterfeit Kenyan currency with a face value of Ksh4.378 million, comprising fake Ksh1,000 notes. In a statement posted on Friday, August 28, […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested four individuals in connection with a suspected counterfeit currency syndicate in Makueni County. The operation, conducted in response to intelligence, resulted in the seizure of counterfeit Kenyan currency totaling Ksh4.378 million, primarily consisting of fake Ksh1,000 notes.
Detectives from Mtito Andei Police Station dismantled the syndicate during an operation targeting counterfeit banknotes. The investigation led to the discovery of additional counterfeit currency worth Ksh378,000 hidden in a truck transporting fertiliser from Mombasa to Naivasha. The four suspects are currently in police custody, while detectives continue their investigation to uncover the source of the counterfeit currency and identify any other individuals involved.
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts by Kenyan law enforcement agencies to tackle the production and circulation of counterfeit money, which can pose significant risks to the financial system and individuals.
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