A man suspected of impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer has been arrested in Busia County. The suspect allegedly defrauded jobseekers of Ksh1.1 million by offering fake military recruitment opportunities. The arrest took place in Nambale after detectives received intelligence about the fraudulent operation. The suspect was operating from Cereda Guesthouse. Authorities confirmed the arrest but did not provide further details on the case. The KDF has not yet commented on the incident. The scam highlights ongoing challenges in verifying military recruitment processes in Kenya. Jobseekers reported being approached by the suspect under the guise of official KDF recruitment. The suspect allegedly demanded large sums of money for fake enlistment opportunities. The case is under investigation by local police. No arrests have been made beyond the suspect identified in Nambale. The KDF has urged citizens to verify recruitment processes through official channels. This incident follows reports of similar scams in other regions of Kenya. Local authorities are working to prevent further fraud. The suspect is currently in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.