DCI Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Fake Canada Jobs Scam

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya, a warrant for arrest has been issued for Elizaphan Michira, a suspect accused of orchestrating a fraudulent overseas employment scheme targeting Kenyans seeking work in Canada. The fake job scam reportedly involved Michira posing as an employment and travel facilitator, promising non-existent jobs as nurse aides, storekeepers, and truck drivers.

The DCI disclosed that Michira collected significant amounts of money from victims, claiming to assist with visa processing, medical examinations, biometrics, and air travel. However, investigators found that the travel arrangements and documents furnished to the victims were fraudulent. The alleged scheme targeted individuals aspiring to work overseas, with applicants allegedly required to pay various fees in anticipation of securing employment and travel to Canada.

The DCI has urged the public to be vigilant when encountering individuals offering overseas employment opportunities and to verify the legitimacy of recruitment and travel arrangements before making any payments. The matter has been registered at Milimani Law Courts under Criminal Report Number 011/14/2026 and Criminal Case Number E223/2026.

The warrant remains active, and the suspect, originally from Borabu District, Makenene Location, Matutu Sub-Location, is actively being pursued by investigators. The DCI is encouraging the public to report any information regarding Michira's whereabouts to the nearest police station, assuring that such information will be handled with strict confidentiality.

The agency also urges those who may have fallen victim to the employment fraud to report the incident to the investigators.