Fauzia Wanjiru, Shallo Fatma and Jackson Ochieng Nabbed in Gold Scam Crackdown

Three individuals have been arrested in the affluent Runda estate of Nairobi as part of a broader investigation into gold fraud, a case linked to Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, according to officials who provided updates on Sunday.

The suspects, identified as Fauzia Wanjiru, also known as Issa, Shallo Fatma, referred to as Tett, and Jackson Ochieng, were detained at a residence located at Momesa Vale, house number 199, during a carefully orchestrated operation that took place on Saturday afternoon.

This operation was initiated following intelligence gathered by dedicated detectives, who had received credible information suggesting that the gold scam was being executed with the alleged participation of Senator Chesang.

The scammers had set their sights on a South African national, with intentions of defrauding an exorbitant sum of money.

The intended victim had been directed to Kilimani, from where he was transported to the Runda estate, where the fraudulent transaction was meant to take place.

Unbeknownst to the scammers, the astute detectives had tactically positioned themselves in proximity to Momesa Vale, and when the moment was ripe, they swiftly moved in and made the arrests.

The search of the premises yielded a plethora of incriminating evidence, including counterfeit US dollars, a gold induction melting machine, an export permit for minerals, and samples of minerals bearing the names “TENG GERM LTD” and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stickers, among other crucial exhibits.

Currently, the arrested suspects are being held at the Kilimani police station, pending their arraignment before the court of law.

This operation underscores the determination of the Kenyan authorities to combat the scourge of gold scamming and related fraudulent activities, particularly those involving individuals in positions of power and influence.

The investigation into this case will continue, and further details will be unveiled as the case progresses.