Detectives in Kilimani have arrested a man accused of orchestrating a polished police recruitment scam that cost hopeful applicants more than Ksh2.5 million.

Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported that he had promised them “guaranteed” admission into the National Police Service.

According to investigators, Wekesa used forged recruitment letters to convince his targets that their entry slots were secured, but only after they paid substantial amounts of money.

By the time the victims realized they had been conned, detectives say Wekesa had already collected a total of Ksh2.5 million, shattering their hopes of joining the service.

How He was Arrested

Officers moved quickly, ambushing the suspect at Sagret Hotel in Kilimani.

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During the raid, detectives recovered 20 additional fake recruitment letters, a discovery that points to what authorities believe could be a wider, well-coordinated fraud scheme.

His accomplice managed to flee moments before officers closed in.

Wekesa remains in custody as investigators pursue new leads aimed at arresting the escaped suspect.

Police Recruitment 

“Wekesa is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment as detectives follow fresh leads to apprehend his accomplice, who managed to escape,” the statement read

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has warned the public to remain vigilant, stating that legitimate recruitment into the National Police Service is free and conducted transparently.

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Authorities are urging anyone approached with offers of paid recruitment slots to report immediately to the nearest police station or through the #FichuaKwaDCI channels.

“Anyone approached for money in exchange for a slot should report immediately to the nearest police station”

Reports can be made anonymously via the toll-free line 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.

The DCI says the crackdown on fake recruiters will continue as they seek to protect job seekers from exploitation.

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