Detectives have arrested Abraham Kimeli, a suspected notorious fraudster who allegedly duped an unsuspecting job seeker by masquerading as the personal assistant to the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kimeli’s elaborate ruse cost the victim Ksh 130,000.
In a detailed account, DCI said it all started in February 2024, when a woman working in Lebanon connected with a follower on TikTok who went by the name “City Tycoon.”
“Seeking a way not to return to Lebanon when her contract is over, she asked the alleged “city tycoon” for help in securing a permanent job back in Kenya. What followed was a web of deception that would ensnare any unsuspecting victim,” the DCI said in a statement on August 21, 2025.
With charm and confidence, the suspect allegedly provided his mobile number and painted a false image of himself as a key player in government affairs.
Earning the woman’s trust, he crafted a convincing narrative about a job opportunity, complete with a seemingly legitimate document purportedly from the Public Service Commission.
As the fraudster continued his deceitful game, he began demanding facilitation fees, which prompted the woman to enlist her employer’s help in sending money through Western Union.
“Unfortunately, she was left reeling when she found herself scammed out of Ksh 130,000, with a promised job that evaporated into thin air,” noted the DCI.
The suspect was finally trailed down and arrested by diligent forensic investigation.
“He is now in custody, undergoing processing, awaiting the legal repercussions for his fraudulent actions,” said the DCI.
