Over Ksh.1.5 billion in fake US dollars seized in Pangani

Over Ksh.1.5 billion in fake US dollars seized in Pangani

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have seized over Ksh.1.5 billion in fake US dollars at a house in Nairobi’s Pangani estate.

According to the DCI, the fake currency notes were found stashed in a bag in a room at Eden House Flats in Pangani Shopping Centre.

One suspect identified as Yassin Ahmed Osman was arrested in the intelligence-led operation.

The 29-year-old suspect has since been detained pending arraignment.

“DCI Starehe Detectives are pursuing the case to neutralize the entire chain of perpetrators,” said the DCI in a tweet.

— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) December 10, 2019

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