Kilimani detectives have arrested a man accused of quietly running a fake police recruitment scheme that targeted people hoping to join the National Police Service.
The suspect, identified as Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa, was taken into custody after three victims reported that they had been promised direct entry into the service in exchange for money.
The victims said they were convinced that the process was real and that their names were already secured, only to later discover that they had been tricked.
According to police, Wekesa used forged recruitment letters to make his deal look genuine.
Each victim said they were shown documents that appeared official, which made them believe the suspect had connections or authority to help them.
Because of this false confidence, they ended up paying a total of Sh2.5 million. The victims only realized they had been conned when no official communication came from the service, and their attempts to follow up led to more doubts about the legitimacy of the process.
Detectives launched investigations immediately after the victims reported the matter. Their efforts led them to Sagret Hotel in Kilimani, where they moved in and arrested Wekesa.
During the operation, officers recovered twenty additional forged recruitment letters, which suggested that more people may have been targeted or were about to be approached.
The discovery also raised questions about how long the scheme had been running and how many people may have already fallen victim without reporting.
Police said that Wekesa was not acting alone. He had an accomplice who managed to escape moments before detectives closed in.
Officers believe the second suspect may have sensed the operation and fled before he could be arrested. Investigations are ongoing, and detectives are following new leads in an effort to trace and apprehend him.Wekesa is currently in custody and is being processed ahead of his appearance in court.
Detectives say they will continue gathering information and reaching out to possible victims who may not yet have come forward.
The DCI is asking members of the public to be careful, especially when dealing with anyone claiming to influence police recruitment.
The agency has reminded the public that joining the National Police Service does not require payment and that the process is open and transparent.
People are encouraged to report any suspicious individuals or requests for money to the nearest police station or through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
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