Police in Nairobi have arrested two suspected con artists who have been targeting desperate job seekers by peddling fake National Police Service (NPS) calling letters.

Evaline Jepchirchir Rotich and Jane Chepkonga Chelanga were arrested by officers from Parliament Police Station after complaints from members of the public, many of whom reported having been swindled at the busy Kencom area.

The duo is accused of luring victims with promises of guaranteed jobs before taking their hard-earned money.

Acting on reliable information, officers conducted a quick operation that led to the suspects’ arrest and the recovery of KSh330,200 in cash from their possession, believed to be proceeds of their scam.

Further questioning revealed a new lead, taking detectives to Upper Hill, where a third accomplice ran away upon noticing police presence, leaving behind a Mazda Station Wagon with the registration KDV 862D.

“Inside [the car], officers found two more fake NPS calling letters, indicating a wider racket,” a police report says. “The suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.”

Meanwhile, the abandoned vehicle is being held as exhibit, as the search for the fleeing accomplice continues.