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Nairobi Politician Loses Sh 1 Million to Wash Wash Cartels

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 4 September 2021.

Published on September 4, 2021, a Nairobi female politician shared her shocking experience of losing Sh 1 million to a group of wash wash conmen.

The politician, who has been vocal about her faith, was trying to multiply her money but ended up being 'washed clean' by the con artists.

According to reports, the conmen, who were a mix of Nigerians and Kenyans, promised to multiply her Sh 1 million tenfold, but instead, they made off with the entire amount.

The incident has sparked widespread concern about the prevalence of wash wash cartels in Nairobi, with many calling for authorities to take action.

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