Detectives from the DCI headquarters’ Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU) have apprehended a couple accused of swindling Sh2.4 million from a land buyer.
The investigation was set into motion after a complaint was lodged on behalf of a woman residing in Denmark, who had entrusted her sister with the purchase of a parcel of land in Mwihoko, located within Ruiru Sub-County, valued at Sh2.4 million.
However, the deal took a deceptive twist when, while finalising the title transfer at Ardhi House, it was revealed that the land was actually registered to another individual and did not belong to the seller at all.
This discovery raised red flags, prompting the complaint to escalate into a full-blown investigation.
After meticulous investigation, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Upon review, the ODPP directed that the suspects, 53-year-old Patrick Karimi Kamara and 50-year-old Alice Wanjiru Kanyoro, both secondary school teachers, face charges for Obtaining Money by False Pretences.
Today, justice took its course as the couple was arrested and is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the land fraud issues in our nation, highlighting the importance of vigilance in real estate transactions.
