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This comes three days after KWS warned Kenyans of fake ranger recruitment letters being issued by fraudsters.
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KWS flagged one letter on social media as fake and asked Kenyans to tread with caution to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
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The Kenya Wildlife Service has arrested three people for presenting fake calling letters during recruitment.
KWS on Saturday said the three will be arraigned in court next week.
"Three people have been arrested at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy Manyani after presenting fake calling letters on the reporting dates and will be arraigned in court next week," the wildlife service said.
KWS urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and avoid fraudsters purporting to be KWS recruitment officers.
This comes three days after KWS warned Kenyans of fake ranger recruitment letters being issued by fraudsters.
KWS flagged one letter on social media as fake and asked Kenyans to tread with caution to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
"We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters and report the fraudsters to the nearest KWS Station or Police Station," KWS said.
The emergence of fake letters came at a time when KWS was recruiting personnel for cadet positions.
"The documents making rounds on social media platforms and purported to be issued by KWS are fraudulent and criminal. They are intended to mislead and besmirch the name of KWS," KWS said.
"Our investigations department is working closely with other security agencies to establish the source of the fake calling letters and those behind it."
KWS reiterated that the recruitment process was free of charge, further dispelling concerns from interested parties falling prey to the deceptive schemes.
"As stated in the advert and at all recruitment centres, the recruitment process was free of charge. Kaa chonjo, usidanganywe (Be alert, don't be conned)," KWS said.
The agency advertised vacancies on May 19 through various channels, including print media and online platforms, specifying that the recruitment process would be entirely free of charge.
KWS was seeking to recruit 1,500 Kenyans to their service during the nationwide exercise.
Successful candidates were to undergo mandatory paramilitary training at the Law Enforcement Agency at Manyani in Voi.
Ahead of the recruitment, KWS urged individuals to verify the legitimacy of recruitment notices by cross-referencing information on the official KWS website or contacting the agency directly.