Police have arrested popular Kenyan TikToker Maria “Rish” Kamunge, who is accused of scamming Kenyans out of millions of shillings through her overseas job agency, Trustpin.
On Wednesday, victims stormed her Nairobi CBD office, presenting evidence of job promises that were never fulfilled and payments made to her agency.
Rish’s lawyer claimed that rogue associates had misrepresented her agency and assured that she would refund all clients who did not secure jobs.
She was frog-marched by police from her office to the Central Police Station, where authorities have launched an investigation into Trustpin’s operations. Nairobi Central Sub-County Commander Stephen Okal has urged all victims to come forward and record statements with the police.
One of the victims, Nasimiyu, shared her harrowing experience with NTV, explaining how she was allegedly left stranded at the airport after following all the required procedures.
“I did everything they asked, but it still failed. When I came back to demand a refund, they refused, saying I could try another country instead. I declined because it had failed too many times. When I insisted on my refund, they even threatened to call the police to kick me out to Central Police Station,” she lamented.
Another victim, Harrison Bhagwasi, boarded a flight to Mauritius on March 13, 2025, hoping to secure a dream job at a five-star hotel.
However, his aspirations were crushed shortly after arrival, as the promised job did not exist. Kamunge’s lawyer has since claimed that the situation was a case of misrepresentation and assured that victims would be refunded.
