Saturday, June 6,
2026 - Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) have arrested a suspected land fraudster
accused of conning an unsuspecting buyer out of Ksh 900,000 in a fake land
transaction.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Gachagua Njui, was
apprehended after a complainant reported being duped while attempting to
purchase a parcel of land in Molo.
According to the DCI, the victim believed the transaction
was genuine and proceeded to hand over Ksh 900,000 to the suspect.
However, suspicions arose after conducting an official land
search, which revealed that the property did not belong to Njui but was
registered under a different individual.
The shocking discovery prompted detectives to launch
investigations that led to the suspect being charged before the Principal
Magistrate’s Court in Molo.
However, Njui reportedly failed to appear in court on May 26th,
2026, prompting the issuance of a warrant of arrest.
Acting on intelligence, detectives tracked him down to a
hideout in the Giathege area of Othaya, Nyeri County, where he was arrested and
taken into custody.
He is currently being processed ahead of his next court
appearance as investigations continue.
The case highlights the growing menace of land fraud and the importance of conducting due diligence before engaging in property transactions.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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