Suspect in alleged Sh200million Karen land fraud plot arrested  

Detectives attached to the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters apprehended a suspect allegedly involved in Sh200million land fraud case in Nairobi’s Karen area.

According to the DCI, the suspect identified as Benick Otieno Okombo allegedly forged a deed of gift and a transfer of land document to unlawfully acquire a parcel of land.

The case came to light when a complainant reported that she had purchased the land from the rightful owner, who had since passed away.

This deceased owner had been bequeathed the said land by her late mother.

Following the complaint, detectives swiftly launched an investigation, which revealed that Okombo had crafted false documents purporting ownership of the land to be a gift from the deceased owner.

“The meticulous inquiry collected the necessary evidence, which was then submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. After an independent review, the ODPP supported the investigators’ findings and approved charges of forgery and the utterance of false documents against the suspect.

Okombo was arrested at Bruce House within the Nairobi Central Business District.

He was detained for processing pending his arraignment.

This arrest not only highlights the ongoing efforts in the fight against land fraud but also serves as a warning to those who might attempt similar deceitful acts, police said.

The DCI said they are committed to protecting the rightful owners of property and ensuring accountability for those who engage in fraudulent schemes.