Fake Money Suspect Tells His Victims He Stole Sh28m From Al-Shabaab – Police
Police in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County have arrested a suspected ringleader of a notorious fake money syndicate operating in several counties.
Meru South Sub-County Police Commander, David Ngondi, identified the suspect as Lawrence Mugendi. Speaking to the press Tuesday evening, Ngondi said the suspect is also believed to be operating from Thika town in Kiambu County and other towns in the country.
“The arrest of the suspect is a major breakthrough in the fight against money laundering not only in Tharaka Nithi County but also in the neighbouring counties where they circulate the fake money,” said the commander.