In a recent case that has shocked the community, police in Tana River have apprehended two suspects accused of scamming traders by selling them sand packaged as wheat flour. The incident occurred in the Madogo area, where a shopkeeper fell victim to the fraudsters, losing KSh 11,900 in the process. Upon investigation, the police discovered that the suspects possessed packaging bags labeled as the renowned 1kg and 2kg SKU Ajab brand, which they used to deceive unsuspecting traders. This alarming discovery exposes the extent to which fraudsters are willing to go in their nefarious activities and serves as a reminder for vigilance and caution when conducting business transactions.
The police in Tana River are closely holding two suspects as they await the formal charging of obtaining money by false pretense. This comes after a shocking incident where a shopkeeper was duped into buying what he believed to be wheat flour, only to receive packets filled with sand instead. The shopkeeper had paid a total of KSh 11,900 to the supposed distributors, who cleverly used Ajab trademark bags to deceive him. The case has been registered at the Madogo Police Station under OB NO. 13/11, shedding light on the dangerous practice of selling sand disguised as genuine consumer products. The police are determined to pursue justice and ensure that the culprits face the consequences of their fraudulent actions.
The victim of the scam, Kelvin Edward, had arranged to purchase seven bales of flour from one of the suspects, Fatuma Issa. However, upon reaching his shop, Kelvin discovered that he had been deceived and was handed packets filled with sand instead of Ajab wheat flour. A police report highlighted the disappointing revelation, stating, "On reaching his shop, he realized that he had been conned and inside the packets was sand and not Ajab wheat flour." Promptly responding to Kelvin's account, law enforcement officers conducted a search at a rented residence in the Adere area, where Fatuma and her alleged accomplice were believed to be operating from. The police are working diligently to ensure that justice is served, and individuals involved in such fraudulent activities are held accountable for their actions.
The apprehended suspects had been masquerading as employees of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, preying on unsuspecting Kenyans who were desperate for employment opportunities in state corporations and agencies. Their modus operandi involved luring job seekers with the promise of highly desirable permanent and pensionable positions. However, their deceitful scheme was unraveled when detectives intervened just moments before they could receive an additional KSh100,000 from a hopeful individual seeking a lucrative job at the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company. The swift action by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) serves as a stark reminder to remain cautious when pursuing job opportunities and to verify the legitimacy of any offers received.
