Two Italian nationals were arrested over the weekend for allegedly obtaining Sh32 million by false pretence in Watamu, Kilifi county.
The two were arrested by officers from the DCI Kilifi County on April 27 at their residence in Watamu following complaints from two Italians that they had sold property without valid documents for Sh. 32 million.
The two suspects spent the better part of the weekend in police custody and are expected in Kilifi Court to face charges of obtaining money by false pretence.
A Police report dated April 27 and signed by Elizabeth Yego for County Criminal Investigation Officer revealed that the suspects were arrested after two fellow Italians Rita Napo and Florenzo Gilora reported they allegedly lost Sh 32 million to them
The report said the suspects were held at the Kilifi police station pending arraignment in court.
The Police report revealed that the case was initially registered in court on September 8, 2023, but was withdrawn and file resubmitted to the DPP for further submission.
However, the DPP Coast region after review of the file reinstated the charges leading to the arrest of the suspects.
Kilifi County Criminal Investigation Officer David Siele confirmed the arrest saying the suspects would be taken to court Monday.
