Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended four individuals linked to a massive fraud scheme that defrauded job seekers of over Sh40 million with fake Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recruitment letters.
Four suspects have been arrested in Bomet County over a large-scale scam involving counterfeit Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appointment letters, which reportedly conned job seekers of more than Sh40 million.
The individuals, identified as David Kemei, TSC Director for Konoin Sub-County; Rosebella Chepkemoi Korir, a former Bomet Woman Representative aspirant; and two teachers, Leonard Siele Towett and Mercy Cherotich, were taken into custody following a meticulous investigation by detectives attached to the DCI.
Preliminary findings indicate that the syndicate specifically targeted unemployed teachers and members of the public, demanding substantial sums in exchange for forged appointment letters promising permanent and pensionable employment with the TSC. Many victims reportedly took loans, sold property, or depleted their savings in pursuit of these positions.
The suspects appeared before the Bomet Law Courts today, where detectives secured 14-day custodial orders to allow further investigations. Authorities believe the network extends beyond Bomet, reaching Kericho, Narok, Kisii, and Nyamira counties, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional individuals linked to the fraud.
The DCI, working in collaboration with the TSC, has reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks that exploit job seekers and erode public confidence in government institutions. The public is urged to verify all recruitment opportunities through official TSC channels. As a reminder, the TSC does not charge any fees for employment.
This investigation highlights ongoing challenges in Kenya’s recruitment sector, where unscrupulous actors take advantage of high unemployment and desperation among qualified professionals.
