Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have apprehended a second suspect linked to a sophisticated money laundering scheme involving proceeds from a fraudulent gold deal that defrauded an American national of USD 217,900.

The suspect, identified as Mohammed Noor Muhyadhin Mohammed, was arrested in Nairobi by officers from the Operation Support Unit (OSU).

He is the brain behind Mohazcom Trading, a registered Kenyan company dealing with mobile phones sourced mainly from Tecno Mobile Limited in Hong Kong.

Investigations carried out reveal that Mohammed received USD 217,900 on February 3, 2026, through his company’s account at the National Bank of Kenya. The funds had been transferred from MOAC Advocates’ account, allegedly as payment for 495 kilograms of gold that was never delivered to the victim.

Moments after receiving the funds, Mohammed is said to have wired the whole amount to overseas accounts that belonged to Tecno Mobile Limited at Citibank in Hong Kong, purportedly to pay for a consignment of mobile phones that is yet to arrive in Kenya.

Mohammed’s arrest follows the earlier apprehension of Willis Onyango Wasonga, alias Marcus, who was arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts on February 16, 2026.

Wasonga faced multiple charges including conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, acquisition of proceeds of crime, possession and use of proceeds of crime under the Penal Code and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA).

Further investigations revealed that Mohammed maintained a long-standing business relationship with a forex bureau located along Standard Street in Nairobi, which is believed to have played a major role in aiding cross-border transfers associated with laundering of illicit funds.

The detectives have also uncovered an alleged debt settlement agreement presented by MOAC Advocates in an attempt to make the transactions legitimate.

However, the investigators concluded that the document was a cover-up put in place to conceal fraudulent activities.

Mohammed remains in custody pending his arraignment, while police pursue three additional suspects.

This case highlights the commitment established by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, in the fight against gold scams and money laundering, through relentless pursuit of fraudsters who seek to exploit investors and tarnish the country’s reputation.