Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have dismantled a notorious online shopping fraud syndicate in an intelligence-led operation, arresting three suspects linked to a scheme that defrauded unsuspecting victims.
The operation followed a report made by a victim who lost
Ksh 105,000 on 29 March 2026 through a deceptive Facebook page operating under
the name “Jumia Shop KE.”
The page posed as a legitimate online marketplace,
advertising household items at heavily discounted prices to lure buyers.
According to the report, the victim contacted the sellers
via the listed WhatsApp number and after selecting an item, was issued with a
paybill and account number for payment.
He transferred the full amount in good faith, but the
promised delivery was never made.
Acting on the complaint, DCI detectives launched a targeted
intelligence-led operation that led them to an apartment in the OJ area of
Ruiru along the Eastern Bypass.
In a coordinated raid, officers arrested three suspects
believed to be behind the fraudulent operation.
The suspects were apprehended while aboard a maroon Mazda
Demio, registration number KDT 486Y.
The suspects identified as Samson Ondieki Omboga, Dionicious
Omonyi Oirere and Schwarz Migiro Otete are currently in police custody pending
further processing and legal action.
Members of the public are urged to exercise caution when
conducting online transactions.
They are advised to verify the authenticity of online sellers and avoid making payments to unverified accounts.
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Via DCI
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