Man Posing as Felix Koskei’s Personal Assistant Arrested in Ksh130,000 Scam

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a fraudster who allegedly duped a Kenyan woman working in Lebanon by posing as the personal assistant to the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. 

In a statement on Thursday, August 21, the DCI stated that the suspect, Abraham Kimeli, orchestrated the scheme that left the victim swindled out of KSh130,000.

According to the agency, the saga began in February 2024 when the woman, employed in Lebanon, connected with a TikTok user who went by the name 'City Tycoon.'

"Seeking a way not to return to Lebanon when her contract is over, she asked the alleged ‘City Tycoon’ for help in securing a permanent job back in Kenya," the statement read.

Investigators revealed that Kimeli quickly gained her trust by sharing his mobile phone number and portraying himself as a powerful figure in government circles. 

He further convinced the victim of his influence by presenting a forged document, purportedly issued by the Public Service Commission, to make the job offer appear legitimate.

"As the fraudster continued his deceitful game, he began demanding facilitation fees, which prompted the woman to enlist her employer’s help in sending money through Western Union," the statement added.

Ultimately, the victim sent a total of Ksh130,000, only to discover later that the promised government job was nothing more than a hoax.

The investigative agency said forensic tracking led to Kimeli’s arrest, bringing an end to the con that had left the victim devastated. 

"Thanks to diligent forensic investigation, this scam artist was finally trailed down and arrested. He is now in custody, undergoing processing, awaiting the legal repercussions for his fraudulent actions,” the statement concluded.

This comes months after DCI detectives arrested and charged two university students accused of running fake social media accounts impersonating senior government officials.

In a statement on Tuesday, April 14, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Tony Blair Okello and his accomplice, Tyson Odhiambo Otieno, ran the accounts in a plot to defraud unsuspecting Kenyans.

According to the DCI, investigation showed that Tyson has been operating a network of fake social media accounts that he sells to other individuals after training them on how to scam victims online.

"The investigation established that Tyson, a tech-savvy individual, has been opening numerous accounts, which he then sells to other persons after training them on how to run the scamming venture. 

"In the case presented in court, Tony Blair is one such student of Tyson, who has been personating the PS Interior, Dr. Raymond Omollo," the statement read in part.