DCI warns Kenyans against fake Airbnb deals after Ksh130, 000 coast holiday fraud
Kenyans planning coastal holidays have been warned against falling victim to fake Airbnb accommodation deals after an individual was arrested in Bamburi, Mombasa, over Ksh130,000 booking fraud targeting a holidaymaker seeking accommodation in Nyali. In an X statement on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) noted that the individual was reported […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a warning to Kenyans planning holiday trips to the coast, specifically advising them to stay away from fake Airbnb deals following a case of Ksh130,000 fraud in Mombasa. According to the DCI, a man was arrested in Bamburi, Mombasa after deceiving a female holidaymaker into paying Ksh130,000 for accommodation in Nyali.
The man promised to secure the accommodation but failed to deliver, leaving the woman with a significant financial loss. The DCI stated that this incident could be part of a larger scheme targeting holidaymakers visiting Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. As the festive season approaches and travel demand for coastal destinations increases, the DCI has urged holidaymakers to verify the legitimacy of hosts and accommodation offers before making any payments.
They advised travelers to be cautious when dealing with individuals advertising holiday rentals online and to independently confirm the authenticity of these offers to avoid falling victim to fraudsters exploiting the excitement of holiday travel. The arrested individual remains in custody awaiting arraignment in court.
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