Nairobi police have arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in a scam targeting job seekers with fraudulent National Police Service (NPS) calling letters.
The arrests, made at Parliament Police Station, followed multiple complaints from members of the public who said they had been promised police jobs in exchange for money, only to lose their funds in the Kencom area.
“Our investigation indicates that the suspects were collecting payments from victims under the pretense of securing employment in the National Police Service. We recovered Sh330,200 in cash, which is believed to be linked to the scam,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said.
Further inquiries revealed that the operation may involve a broader network. Detectives traced a lead to Upper Hill, where a third suspect reportedly fled after seeing police, leaving behind a Mazda Station Wagon.
Officers recovered two additional fake NPS calling letters inside the vehicle, suggesting that the scam extended beyond the initial arrests.
“The presence of additional fake letters in the abandoned vehicle shows the scale of this operation. We are actively pursuing the third suspect to ensure accountability,” the DCI said.
The two arrested suspects remain in custody and are being processed ahead of arraignment.
The abandoned vehicle has been secured as evidence, while authorities continue efforts to locate the fleeing accomplice.
The DCI has urged the public to exercise caution when approached with promises of employment and to verify recruitment offers.
Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activities through the toll-free hotline or WhatsApp anonymously.
“Do not fall for quick-job promises. Always verify recruitment offers and report suspected fraud,” the DCI advised.
Scams targeting job seekers have become increasingly common in Nairobi, exploiting those seeking positions in government institutions.
Authorities have reassured the public that investigations are ongoing and that anyone found guilty will face legal action.
Reports can be made via #FichuaKwaDCI, by calling 0800 722 203 (toll-free), or WhatsApping 0709 570 000 anonymously.
On Sunday, the DCI arrested 26 people during a two-day operation targeting a network involved in the illegal and unprocedural issuance of government documents.
Those arrested included civil servants from the National Registration Bureau and the Directorate of Immigration, local administrators, middlemen, and financiers, alleged to have participated in fast-tracking documents such as National ID cards, passports, birth certificates, and alien IDs.
The DCI said the group was part of a scheme in which officials bypassed standard procedures, using their positions to register and issue sensitive documents irregularly.
Authorities noted that the activities posed a potential security risk by compromising the integrity of government identification systems.
During the operation, detectives recovered filled and blank National ID application forms, fingerprint-taking equipment, birth and death certificates, passports, official government stamps, and other registration materials.
“In a coordinated operation, detectives arrested 26 individuals implicated in the unlawful and unprocedural acquisition of vital government documents, including National Identity Cards, Passports, Birth Certificates, and Foreigner/Alien ID Cards,” the DCI said.
All 26 suspects are currently in custody undergoing multi-agency processing ahead of arraignment.
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