Kenya Police Arrest 14 in Counterfeit Currency and Fake Gold Raid, Including Three Officers

Kenyan detectives have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and nationals of Nigeria, Cameroon, and Sudan, following a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi's Vision Plaza Industrial Area. The operation, carried out on October 1, 2026, by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), led to the recovery of suspected counterfeit US currency, fake gold bars, and materials believed to be used in the production of forged banknotes. The raid followed a complaint by US national Alkhalifi Ibrahim Hassan, which was recorded at JKIA Police Station. According to the DCI, detectives searched the warehouse located behind Vision Plaza and recovered 31 sealed black pallets. Three of the pallets contained 156 bundles of US$100 notes suspected to be counterfeit, while the remaining pallets contained cement. Detectives also seized a plastic box containing 65 pieces of gold bars suspected to be fake, assorted chemicals believed to be intended for manufacturing counterfeit currency, and papers printed with US dollar notes. "The suspects, comprising Kenyan and foreign nationals from Nigeria, Cameroon and Sudan, as well as three police officers attached to the Security of Government Buildings (SGB), Uhuru Camp, were arrested after DCI officers searched the warehouse located behind Vision Plaza," the DCI statement read. Two of the officers were armed with Beretta pistols, while their accomplice was armed with a Chalbi pistol, according to the statement. The suspects were identified as Anthony Oyieka Namani, a Nigerian; Soulemanou, a Cameroonian; Abbas Ibrahim Mohamed, a Sudanese; George Kinyanjui; Geofrey Omondi Juma; William Kimolo; Solomon Ndeda; Raphael Wayaya; Kevin Barasa; Erick Honla; Maureen Ogany; Cpl Joseph Otenyo Okimba; APC Douglas O. Odira; and APC Felix Oyawa Odhiambo. Additional exhibits recovered included a black bag containing 13 bundles of US$100 notes suspected to be counterfeit, assorted aluminium seals, seven cartons of UN blue plastic seals, two Kenya Revenue Authority reflector jackets, two empty suitcases, a green pallet-strapping roll, a padlock cutter, and a hacksaw. The scene was processed and the exhibits secured as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspected counterfeit currency operation and the identities and respective roles of those involved. "The suspects are currently assisting detectives with ongoing investigations, with appropriate legal action to follow upon completion of the inquiry," the DCI said.