Two women arrested in Nairobi with Ksh.70 million in fake US dollars

The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were arrested in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office.

“Detectives have apprehended two women in possession of substantial quantities of counterfeit US dollars,” the DCI said in a statement.

During the well-coordinated operation, police conducted a search and discovered numerous bundles of USD 100 denomination notes concealed in a handbag.

“The magnitude of their operation became evident when officers conducted a count of the counterfeit currency at DCI Nairobi Area Headquarters, which revealed a total of USD 560,000, equivalent to approximately Ksh70 million,” the DCI added.

The two suspects are currently being processed and will be arraigned in court.