Woman arrested as police recover fake USD 25 million in Runda raid
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A woman was arrested after police recovered suspected fake foreign currency amounting to USD 25 million during a raid at a residence in Runda, Nairobi.
The operation was conducted by officers from Runda Police Station following a case of obtaining money by false pretence that had been reported on February 16, 2026.
Police said the officers proceeded to a house along Pan Africa Insurance Lane within Runda Estate, where the main suspect in the fraud case is believed to reside.
Upon entering the premises, they found three adult occupants — two workers and a woman believed to be the wife of the suspect.
During the search, officers discovered a police communication gadget charging in the living room.
A further search of one of the rooms led to the recovery of USD 25,000,000 suspected to be counterfeit currency.
Also recovered were a police smoke jacket, 16 ink rubber stamps bearing the names of different state agencies, a public seal purported to belong to the United States Embassy, and various letters of appointment believed to have been used in the suspected fraudulent scheme.
Police also seized three mobile phones and towed a silver Mercedes-Benz, to Runda Police Station for further investigations.
The woman, identified as Barbara Kerubo Mogeni, was arrested and detained at Runda Police Station pending further investigations.
Authorities said the scene was documented and efforts to trace and apprehend the main suspect are ongoing.
Investigations into the source of the suspected fake currency and the intended use of the recovered items are continuing.
The gang is believed to be part of the larger one conning people and in particular foreigners in the name of selling them gold.
Businesspersons are reminded to be wary of rings of organized fraudsters who sit in opulence, grabbing every slight opportunity to gain from the toil and sweat of genuine traders.
Director DCI Mohammed Amin implored on members of the public to remain alert when engaging in the so called gold bussiness as it has been established that fake gold merchants are once again trying to establish their foothold in the capital city.
Dozens of the fake gold dealers have been arrested in a series of police operations in the country.
This is the latest such case involving Kenyans and foreigners who are conned over fake gold scams.
Cases where foreigners are being conned or money over fake gold on sale are on the rise.
Police have been asking foreigners seeking to purchase gold in the country to always seek the help of their respective embassies.
Police say they have arrested dozens involved in the cases and charged them in courts.