By Andrew Kariuki

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has credited members of the public for helping detectives track down and arrest a woman linked to an alleged multi-million shilling fraud scheme after a nationwide alert was circulated through the agency’s #FichuaKwaDCI initiative.

In a statement, the DCI said suspect Salma Osman Gureye was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on April 30, 2026, following crucial tip-offs from members of the public who responded to an earlier wanted notice issued by detectives.

Authorities allege that Gureye is connected to a fraudulent scheme involving USD 394,209, approximately Ksh 50 million.

She was later arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts on May 4, 2026, where she faced charges of conspiracy to defraud and providing false information to a public officer.

“The recent arrest and subsequent arraignment of Salma Osman Gureye serves as a powerful testament to the impact of the #FichuaKwaDCI initiative,” the DCI stated.

According to investigators, the suspect’s arrest was made possible after “vigilant members of the public provided crucial leads that enabled detectives to trail and apprehend the suspect.”

The agency added that the case demonstrates how ordinary citizens are increasingly becoming “the eyes and ears of justice,” helping law enforcement officers pursue suspects attempting to evade arrest.

Detectives also revealed that another suspect linked to the same case, Abdinoor Sharmake Mohamed, had earlier been arrested and charged under Makadara Chief Magistrate Criminal Case No. E1091 of 2026.

However, investigations remain active, with two more suspects, Muna Dahir Dalmar and Shamis Warsame Osman, still on the run.

“As one chapter concludes, the pursuit of justice continues,” the DCI stated, adding that detectives are actively following leads to apprehend the remaining suspects.