This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
November 30, 2019, was a day that Sylvia Muthoni, a 32-year-old businesswoman, would never forget. She had just finished college and was on her first job, but her salary was unpaid, and she had to rely on automated teller machines to check her bank balance.
It was then that a handsome man in a blue suit approached her, claiming to have found an envelope containing Sh 40,000. He suggested they share the money, but Sylvia was skeptical and wanted to take it to the police. However, the man became evasive and eventually disappeared, leaving Sylvia with nothing but a Sh 50 note and newspaper cuttings.
As she rushed outside to confront the man, Sylvia was informed by the nearby guards that she was the fourth victim of the day. This experience left a lasting impression on her, and she has never forgotten the face of the man in the blue suit.
Her story serves as a cautionary tale of the vulnerability of the poor and the importance of being cautious in unfamiliar situations.
