Detectives hunt for nine KPLC officials evading arrest over fraud

Warrant of arrest issued./COURTESY
Warrant of arrest issued./COURTESY

DCI detectives have launched a manhunt for nine suspects

linked to the loss of millions at KPLC through fraudulent acquisition of public property.

They are; Catherine Njuguna, Christine Nyawara, Edwin Ngamini from Milous enterprise, John Waweru (Kazimix enterprise ltd), Jason Morara, James Ogechi and Jeremiah Onduko from Jake Building and construction ltd.

Others are;

Stephen

Maina from

Wachema investment ltd and

Linet Njeri from Pestus investment.

"Do you know any of these people?

DCI Detectives investigating the KPLC case requests you to inform them to report either at the Court or DCI investigations branch," DCI tweeted.

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