A woman believed to be the mastermind behind a sophisticated gold scam that defrauded an American national of USDT 431,380 has been arrested by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters.
According to investigators, the elaborate con began with convincing promises and polished negotiations, where the suspects allegedly assured the victim they could supply 400 kilograms of genuine gold bars.
Lured by the apparent legitimacy of the deal, the foreign investor reportedly travelled to Nairobi to finalize the transaction, unaware he was walking into a carefully orchestrated scheme.
Police say documents were prepared and meetings held, before the victim transferred millions of shillings into the suspects’ bank accounts after signing what he believed was a genuine agreement for the delivery of gold.
However, shortly after receiving the funds, the suspects allegedly disappeared, cutting off communication and failing to deliver any gold, prompting the victim to report the matter to the DCI.
Detectives launched investigations that led them to Crystal Villas in Kilimani, where the prime suspect, identified as Mildred Kache alias Sabreena Ayesha, was arrested.
Her alleged accomplice, Ibrahim Yusuf Mohamed, reportedly evaded arrest after fleeing the scene, abandoning a black Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which was later seized and impounded as an exhibit.
Mildred is currently in police custody as she awaits arraignment, while detectives continue pursuing the remaining suspect as investigations continue.
