Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested four gold scammers in Gigiri during a raid targeting the notorious gang.
Arrested during the raid were Patroba Odhiambo Tobias, Isaac Forkay Sleyon, Omong Ekoume Louis, and Wadja Bangsi Tang who are accused of robbing unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money.
“Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested four individuals accused of perpetrating elaborate gold scams that have robbed unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money.
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The suspects: Patroba Odhiambo Tobias, Isaac Forkay Sleyon, Omong Ekoume Louis and Wadja Bangsi Tang, were taken into custody during a meticulously planned raid at a residence in Gigiri, situated along Whispers Avenue.” said DCI
Seevral items were recovered during the operation including a gold smelting machine, an array of rubber stamps bearing the names of companies such as Alaska Express Freight Group Ltd, Longcrane Logistics Limited, and Kakan Traders and Company, numerous plastic seals, a weighing machine, and a cache of documents bearing stamp impressions from the East African Community, among other items.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that Alaska Express Freight Group Ltd has also been linked to a recent complaint involving two Canadian nationals who were defrauded of USD 37,500 last week.
The suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing processing in preparation for their arraignment.” said DCI
