This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
On August 26, 2019, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested three suspects in connection with a witchcraft cleansing scam that left a Nairobi couple Sh2 million poorer.
The suspects, Titus Fedha, Haji Shariff, and Suleiman Mzava, a Tanzanian national, allegedly promised Mr. and Mrs. Harbanas Sign Sanata that they could remove witchcraft from a property in Nairobi's Westlands area, which the couple wanted to sell.
According to reports, the suspects visited the couple's residence with a briefcase containing a snake and other paraphernalia, convincing them to part with Sh2 million to buy a special oil to burn the snake.
However, upon receiving the money, the suspects disappeared, leaving the snake in the compound. The couple then reported the matter to the police.
During a raid at Haji Shariff's house, detectives recovered a suitcase containing witchcraft paraphernalia.
The three suspects will be charged with obtaining money by false pretence.
