Man Posing as Police Sergeant Arrested in Nairobi

The police have arrested a man posing as a police officer and extorting members of the public in Nairobi.

In a statement on Thursday, November 5, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, identified as Augustine Mjomba Mwadime, was arrested by officers from Jogoo Road Police Station at DC Stage following a tip-off from members of the public.

According to the investigative agency, Mwadime was allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer to intimidate and extort unsuspecting members of the public.

“A tip-off from members of the public has ended an impersonation and extortion scheme on Jogoo Road, Nairobi, with police arresting a man posing as a police officer before his deception could continue.

“The suspect, Augustine Mjomba Mwadime, was arrested by officers from Jogoo Road Police Station at DC Stage, following reports of a suspicious character extorting unsuspecting members of the public while masquerading as a law enforcement officer,” read the statement in part.

Source: Nairobi Leo