A man posing as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was arrested in Busia after allegedly defrauding families of KSh 1.1 million. The suspect was found in a room with a 22-year-old woman, who had been brought to the premises by her mother in hopes of securing her a military job.
Authorities confirmed the arrest following an investigation into fraudulent recruitment practices. The woman was reportedly taken to the location by her mother, who had sought to enroll her in the KDF. The suspect was discovered in a guesthouse, where he was allegedly in possession of the stolen funds.
This incident follows reports of multiple fake recruitment scams targeting families seeking military employment. Local police have warned of increasing cases where individuals impersonate KDF officials to collect money under false pretenses. The arrested man is currently in custody for further questioning.
