An 85-year-old Swiss national, Gisler Emil Johann has been arrested in Watamu for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old minor.
The foreigner was arrested after the police received a report of a missing girl and despite their efforts, she could not be traced.
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“The case unfolded after the victim’s parents reported her missing on 1st February 2026. Despite efforts to trace her, she could not be found.
Acting on a tip-off from members of the public that a foreigner was seen with a juvenile in one of Watamu’s villas, police moved swiftly and discovered Gisler with the minor inside the residence.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody, while the victim was escorted to Gede Sub-County Hospital for medical examination.
Gisler remains in police custody undergoing processing pending his arraignment.” said DCI
