Suspected Crypto scammer arrested after conning Kilifi Women Ksh.3.9million
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspected notorious cryptocurrency swindler.
The suspect, identified as Bavon Oyancha Masese,was nabbed in Kiamuyi area in Nakuru county, following a manhunt by Kilifi North detectives.
Masese,who has also been operating under the aliases Abdirahaman Abdikarim and Jamie Damon,is accused of conning a Kilifi Women Ksh.3.9 million.
"This revelation immediately put him on detectives radar,with the seasoned gumshoes trailing the perpetrator, effectively halting his scamming streak," the DCI said in a statement.
"Further investigations linked Bavon to multiple digital transactions and unlawful cryptocurrency operations used to defraud victims across the country, leading to his prosecution at the Kilifi Law Court."
Masese will now face multiple charges including money laundering, unauthorized SIM card registration, obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud.
By Thomas pkiror
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