A man wanted for serious forgery offences was arrested on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday.
The suspect, identified as Victor Ochieng Odhiambo, was intercepted by immigration officers moments after arriving from South Korea on Etihad Airways flight EY 768.
Acting on a prior stop order issued by the Officer in Charge of Immigration, the authorities immediately halted his entry and placed him under arrest.
Investigations indicate that Odhiambo faces charges of forgery under Section 345 read with Section 349 of the Penal Code, as well as uttering a false document under Section 353.
The offences reportedly stem from a calculated act of deception at Kenya Pipeline Company.
According to detectives, Odhiambo allegedly forged a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics degree certificate, serial number 296168, purportedly issued on 19th December 2008.
The falsified credentials were reportedly used to secure employment as a Senior ICT Officer, a role requiring high technical competence and integrity.
“Securing a position of this level using fraudulent academic documents is a serious offence,” said a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) official.
“It raises critical concerns about verification processes in public institutions and underscores the need for rigorous checks on academic and professional credentials.”
Following his arrest, Odhiambo was detained at Muthaiga Police Station pending arraignment. He appeared earlier today at Milimani Law Courts, Court No. 2, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The court granted him a cash bail of Sh300,000, or an alternative bond of Sh500,000, or a surety of a similar amount.
The case has been scheduled for mention on 2nd April 2026 for pretrial proceedings.
Authorities emphasized that the arrest demonstrates their continued commitment to protecting public institutions and ensuring accountability.
“The DCI remains steadfast in its mandate to safeguard public resources and ensure that justice is served,” said the official.
Odhiambo’s arrest also signals strengthened cooperation between immigration authorities and investigative agencies, ensuring that individuals with outstanding warrants are apprehended at points of entry.
As investigations continue, the DCI has urged other public institutions to review verification processes and ensure that all employees meet the required academic and professional standards, stressing that fraudulent practices will not be tolerated.
