DCI Impounds luxury car linked to Sh 37 million gold scam

In early February 2026, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nyali impounded vehicles and property linked to a Sh37 million gold scam targeting a foreign national. 

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly defrauding a victim of KSh 37 million in a fake gold deal.

During the raid on their rented apartment, investigators seized a Mazda Demio and various household items as inquiries continued.

The operation followed a report that the suspects had lured a foreigner into a fraudulent transaction involving non-existent gold bars. 

This incident is part of a wider crackdown by the DCI on “Wash Wash” syndicates operating in high-end suburbs. Historically, high-profile gold scam arrests, such as those involving Jared Otieno, have seen the seizure of high-end luxury vehicles like Bentleys and Porsches.

The DCI continues to warn the public and foreign investors against engaging in gold trade with unlicensed individuals or entities.

By Anthony Solly