Friday, August 22, 2025 - Detectives have arrested Abraham Kimeli, a notorious fraudster who duped an unsuspecting job seeker by masquerading as the Personal Assistant to the Head of Public Service.
His elaborate ruse cost the victim Sh130,000.
In February 2024, a woman working in Lebanon connected with
a follower on TikTok who went by the name “City Tycoon.”
Seeking a way not to return to Lebanon when her contract is
over, she asked the alleged “city tycoon” for help in securing a permanent job
back in Kenya.
What followed was a web of deception that would ensnare any
unsuspecting victim.
With charm and confidence, the fraudster provided his mobile
number and painted a false image of himself as a key player in government
affairs.
Earning the woman’s trust, he crafted a convincing narrative
about a job opportunity, complete with a seemingly legitimate document
purportedly from the Public Service Commission.
As the fraudster continued his deceitful game, he began
demanding facilitation fees, which prompted the woman to enlist her employer's
help in sending money through Western Union.
Unfortunately, she was left reeling when she found herself
scammed out of Ksh. 130,000, with a promised job that evaporated into thin air.
Thanks to diligent forensic investigation, this scam artist
was finally trailed down and arrested.
He is now in custody, undergoing processing, awaiting the legal repercussions for his fraudulent actions.
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