This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
On August 8, 2019, police in Trans Mara arrested three individuals attempting to deposit Sh50,000 in fake currency at an M-Pesa kiosk in Oldanyati village.
Area chief Philip Kortom reported that the M-Pesa agent raised the alarm after noticing the notes lacked watermarks.
"They were cornered by the public as they tried to flee on boda-bodas and were handed over to the police," Mr Kortom said.
Another man was arrested with Sh30,000 in fake currency in Oltangi, Trans Mara, on August 6, 2019.
County police commander Adan Yunis thanked locals for their assistance in arresting the fraudsters and advised them to familiarize themselves with the new notes.
"They have been depositing fake notes at mobile money transfer stalls. We began our investigations when residents recorded complaints with the police," Mr Yunis said.
