Detectives in Kilimani have arrested two fraudsters who conned a Chinese national out of Ksh 6.5 million in a cryptocurrency scam at Rose Gardens, Kileleshwa, on February 20, 2025.
The suspects, Benson Macharia and Robinson Okwemo Nyandoro, posed as cryptocurrency exchange experts luring their victim with the promise of a seamless transaction.
However, during the exchange, Nyandoro fled with the cash in a carrier bag, slipping through a backdoor, while Macharia remained behind to reassure the victim.
He claimed the transaction had gone through but was delayed due to network issues.
As hours passed, the victim realized he had been conned and reported the incident at Kileleshwa Police Station.
Detectives launched investigations, leading to the arrest of Macharia, who was arraigned before the Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court on February 25, 2025.
He pleaded not guilty and was released on a Ksh 1 million bail with a similar surety.
Investigators continued their pursuit and arrested Nyandoro at The Hub Karen on February 27, 2025.
A search of his residence in KMA Estate, Lang’ata, led to the recovery of Ksh 500,000, believed to be part of the stolen money.
Nyandoro was arraigned before the Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where he pleaded not guilty.
He will remain in custody at Industrial Area Prison until March 4, 2025, when the court will determine his bond terms.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with cryptocurrency transactions to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
