DCI arrests 3 in Ksh350M NSSF land fraud
By Kiprono Keileb, December 5, 2025The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the arrest of three men linked to fraudulently transferring a piece of land belonging to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), valued at about Ksh350 million.
In a detailed statement on Friday, December 5, 2025, the DCI said the arrests followed an extensive investigation triggered by a complaint lodged by NSSF on September 2, 2025, after the fund reported that the land in Athi River, Mavoko Municipality, had been unlawfully transferred.
“A team of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three individuals involved in the fraudulent transfer of land owned by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), valued at approximately KES 350,000,000,” the statement reads
According to the statement, persons of interest were seized after detectives established that the trio had been linked to the illegal acquisition of the 3.043-hectare parcel.
Forged documents
DCI said investigations showed the matter dated back to May 27, 2010, when the men prepared a forged transfer document appearing to bear signatures of the NSSF Board of Trustees.
“During the investigation, it was found that… the suspects, along with several accomplices who are still at large, created a transfer document that looked legitimate,” the statement reads
After compiling evidence, detectives forwarded the file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The ODPP reviewed the findings and approved multiple charges.
“This led to approval for the suspects to be charged with multiple offences, including conspiracy to defraud, making a false document, obtaining registration by false pretences, and forgery of a document,” the statement reads
Detectives later tracked and arrested the trio using forensic leads. They remain in custody awaiting arraignment as the DCI continues to pursue additional accomplices.
“This case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to protect public assets and enforce the law against fraudulent activities,” DCI reaffirmed.