According to police, the suspect, Mildred Kache alias Sabreena Ayesha, together with an accomplice, convinced the foreign investor that they could supply 400 kilograms of genuine gold bars.
“Hooked by the seemingly lucrative deal, the American national flew into Nairobi to seal the agreement, unaware he was stepping straight into a carefully staged trap,” the DCI said.
Police said documents were prepared and negotiations held before the victim transferred the money into the suspects’ bank accounts, believing the gold shipment would be delivered. However, no gold was delivered and the suspects allegedly disappeared, prompting the victim to report the matter to the DCI.
Investigations later led detectives to Crystal Villas in Kilimani, where Mildred Kache was arrested.
Her alleged accomplice, Ibrahim Yusuf Mohamed, escaped but abandoned a black Mercedes-Benz E50 registration number KCV 910C, which has since been seized as part of the investigations.
Mildred remains in police custody awaiting arraignment, while detectives continue pursuing the second suspect.