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Topic: Fraud

Somali official denied bail in Nairobi over $27,000 gold fraud and terrorism links

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-13 07:10:36

A Somali government adviser accused of a Sh3.5 million fake gold scam remains in custody as prosecutors cite terrorism links and flight risk concerns.

US State Department launches crackdown on birth tourism, visa fraud networks

By Jael Wakesho   2026-06-12 14:49:40

The US State Department is revoking visas linked to “birth tourism,” targeting foreign nationals accused of using tourist visas to secure citizenship for newborns through coordinated fraud networks.

Government warns over briefcase Saccos out to defraud Kenyans ahead of polls

By Benard Lusigi   2026-06-11 17:31:23

The government has warned over the rising number of Saccos being formed ahead of the elections, saying that some are being established with the sole intention of defrauding Kenyans.

Three arrested over Sh22.4 million SACCO fraud in Meru

By Leeroy Wuone   2026-06-11 21:04:27

Police in Meru have arrested three suspects linked to a fraud scheme that siphoned more than Sh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO).

Former Tigania East MP Gichunge arrested over land fraud claims

By Sandra Samson and Leeroy Wuone   2026-06-11 11:40:12

Former Tigania East Member of Parliament Josphat Gichunge, alias Kabeabea, has been arrested for allegedly duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million.

Trump storms out of TV interview after clash over 2020 election fraud claims

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-08 12:37:55

An NBC Meet the Press interview ended abruptly after US President Donald Trump walked out following a heated exchange with host Kristen Welker over 2020 election fraud claims.