Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and their counterparts from the Kasarani division have arrested Pascaline Peter, known as “Passy Ma Trevor,” the main suspect in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded unsuspecting investors of hundreds of millions of shillings.
The real estate firm, Pafrim Investments Ltd., was the façade under which Peter allegedly lured over 200 victims into a money-wasting trap, promising returns of up to 30% monthly.
The 36-year-old Peter reportedly vanished after misappropriating approximately Kshs 350 million from her victims. Operatives uncovered that she had orchestrated a sophisticated scheme by enticing her clients to deposit large sums into four different bank accounts belonging to Equity Bank, Coop Bank, Stanbic Bank, and Kingdom Bank.
Once the money was deposited, Peter would then cut off communication and disappear, leaving her victims in financial despair.
Victims, left reeling from their losses, filed formal complaints with the DCI after discovering they had been ensnared in a Ponzi scheme. This prompted a rapid investigation, ultimately leading to her capture in Kantafu, Machakos County.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that a staggering 106 formal complaints have already been lodged against Peter, who flaunted a lavish lifestyle on social media, further deceiving her followers about the success of her supposed real estate business. The DCI is currently working diligently to gather solid evidence for prosecution.
As authorities pursue this case, they are urging the public to remain vigilant against similar fraudulent activities. Investors are reminded to exercise caution and conduct thorough background checks when dealing with financial opportunities, safeguarding themselves from potential scams that could lead to devastating losses.
