The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has uncovered a sophisticated online scam where individuals are creating fraudulent social media accounts and impersonating senior government officials to defraud unsuspecting Kenyans.
The DCI's revelations came after two suspects were charged at the Kahawa Law Courts for allegedly operating fake accounts, including one purporting to represent Principal Secretary for Interior Raymond Omollo.
According to the DCI, these fake profiles are used to lure victims into giving up money or personal information under false pretences by tech-savvy individuals.
In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, the DCI revealed that unscrupulous individuals start their fraudulent activities by creating seemingly legitimate accounts that strongly resemble those of high-ranking government officials.
