{
  "id": 16305055,
  "title": "DCI Launches Manhunt for Insurance Agent Over Alleged Sh10mn Fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/dci-launches-manhunt-for-insurance-agent-over-alleged-sh10mn-fraud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T08:34:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/dci-launches-manhunt-for-insurance-agent-over-alleged-sh10mn-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has launched a manhunt for Stephenson Oduor Ouma, also known as Kodhek, who is wanted for allegedly conspiring to defraud and stealing insurance premiums at Signature Insurance Agency. Ouma is accused of misappropriating insurance premiums while employed by Signature Insurance Agency, in violation of Section 317 of the Penal Code and Section 283(3) of the Penal Code. The DCI has issued an arrest warrant for Ouma, stemming from Criminal Case No. E647 of 2023 in Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court. Investigators urge the public to come forward with any information that could aid in Ouma's apprehension. The DCI has provided several channels for the public to share information, including a toll-free hotline, a WhatsApp number, and local police stations. The agency emphasizes that anonymous reports can be instrumental in locating the suspect. Ouma is currently at large, awaiting court appearance to address the charges against him.",
  "summary": "In a public notice, the DCI said Ouma was wanted pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court in Criminal Case No. E647 of 2023.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}