This archive report was first published on 19 May 2020.
On May 18, 2020, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrest of Dillon Kibet, one of two Kenyans suspected of defrauding a foreigner of Sh300 million ($3 million) in a fake gold scam.
The arrest followed a tip-off from members of the public, who are being thanked by the DCI for their role in bringing Kibet to justice.
According to the DCI, Kibet and his accomplice Rose Omamo Adhiambo, along with several others, allegedly colluded to defraud their victim of the money in an elaborate gold scam.
Arrest warrants had been issued by the chief magistrate's court, and a manhunt for the two and their accomplices had been ongoing since February.
The DCI continues to appeal for information that will lead to the arrest of Kibet's accomplice, Rose Omamo Adhiambo.
As tracing for his co-accused continues, Kibet is expected to be arraigned in court.
