Detectives have arraigned a suspect accused of defrauding members of the public millions of shillings by falsely promising jobs in the National Police Service.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the case was reported at Wang’uru Police Station by three complainants who claimed they were duped into paying large sums of money in exchange for assistance in securing recruitment into the service.

The suspect, identified as Mercy Prudence Mbaika Mutie, allegedly convinced the victims she had the ability to influence the recruitment process. However, after receiving the money, she reportedly disappeared and cut off communication, prompting the victims to seek police intervention after failed attempts to recover their funds.

Investigators from DCI Mwea East launched a probe that led to her arrest.

She was later presented before the Wang’uru Law Courts, where she faces charges of conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, as well as three counts of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to Section 313 of the same law.

The court released her on a cash bail of KSh 500,000 with a surety of a similar amount as the case proceeds.

In a statement shared on X on March 17, 2026, the DCI warned the public against falling prey to such schemes, stating: “The Directorate of Criminal Investigations cautions the public against engaging individuals purporting to influence recruitment into government institutions.”

The agency further emphasized that the hiring process into the police service is conducted fairly and without any charges.

“Recruitment into the National Police Service is transparent, merit-based, and strictly free of charge,” the statement added.