The National Treasury has cautioned Kenyans against a fake poster circulating online, which falsely claims to be an official government announcement on new investment opportunities.
In a statement on Monday, September 1, the Treasury dismissed the poster as fraudulent, urging members of the public to ignore it and avoid sharing it further.
The fake notice advertised investment opportunities and promised high returns within hours of investing in purported government-backed products, including Treasury bills, bonds, and even regulated crypto ETFs.
"This poster did not originate from the National Treasury. It is FAKE. Kindly ignore it and do not share it further," the ministry stated.
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This comes a week after 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.
