KDF imposter arrested conning man of Sh370,000 in Eldoret

A Kenya Defence Officer masquerader has been arrested while conning a civilian Sh378,000 in Eldoret.

James Juma pretended to be in a position to secure a KDF position for the victim’s son in the just concluded countrywide recruitment exercise.

"The suspect issued the victim with a fake KDF calling letter bearing the son’s name," KDF said on Tuesday.

He is currently in police custody as the investigation into the case continues.

KDF said the field recruitment exercise was officially closed on November 26, 2021.

The exercise ran for two weeks until the end of the month.

"We further warn that anybody who presents a fake calling letter at the training institutions will be arrested," KDF said.

Official calling letters were issued at the recruitment centres by the Senior Recruiting Officer.

The second KDF nationwide recruitment drive began on November 15 with a warning against bribes and other malpractices to influence the outcome.

Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lt Gen Francis Ogolla said the exercise is free of charge and told both serving military officials and the public not to seek, offer or receive bribes.

He said 21 military officials are facing court-martial for being involved in malpractices linked to past recruitment.

It was launched at Defence Headquarters, Hurlingham, Nairobi, by Ogolla.

Edited by D Tarus