Questions have emerged after the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) intercepted counterfeit currency with a face value of Ksh6 million during an operation along the Thika-Garissa Highway.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

According to the DCI, the suspects were travelling in a black Toyota Vitz when officers stopped the vehicle at a roadblock in Kanyonyoo for inspection.

During a search of the car, officers reportedly uncovered a white carrier bag containing four tightly wrapped bundles concealed beneath layers of khaki paper, aluminium foil and clear tape.

Upon opening the packages, investigators recovered counterfeit Ksh1,000 notes packed into four bundles with a combined face value of Ksh6 million.

📌 What You Need to Know

Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were allegedly transporting the fake currency to Wamunyu in Kitui County.

Authorities believe the counterfeit notes were to be handed over to another accomplice for further processing before eventually being circulated into the market.

The suspects were subsequently arrested and taken to Kanyonyoo Police Station, where they were booked alongside the recovered counterfeit notes pending further investigations and arraignment.

Authorities say counterfeit currency remains a major threat to the economy as it undermines public confidence in financial transactions and exposes unsuspecting members of the public and businesses to significant financial losses.

“Counterfeit currency remains a serious threat to the economy and public trust in financial transactions,” the DCI stated.

The latest arrests come amid continued operations by security agencies targeting organised criminal networks involved in counterfeiting and financial fraud across the country.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke