American Tourist Attacked and Robbed of Ksh 350,000 and Phone in Nyali

An American citizen was tortured and had over Ksh 350,000 stolen from them in a pre-dawn raid at an apartment in Nyali, Mombasa.

The incident occurred while he was asleep around 3 am, after the victim had checked into the apartment for the night.

According to the police, 6 men forcibly entered the room and tortured the American for several hours, stealing their cash, electronic items, and personal property.

Robbery and ATM Fraud following a Deceptive Invitation

Among the items stolen were cash in various currencies, including Kenyan Shillings, American dollars, and Euros, along with a Samsung Galaxy cell phone and a laptop.

It is believed that some of the stolen cash was withdrawn by one of the suspects using one of the victim’s debit cards, after they used the card to make a withdrawal of some cash from an ATM in Nyali.

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The victim told detectives that they were invited to the apartment by a man known as Alex, who promised to help them get accommodation.

He stated that Alex then asked for the victim to be picked up by a driver who drove them to the Quickmart vicinity in Nyali, where the apartment is situated.

“After taking a shower, I retired to bed but was awakened by a group of men who entered my apartment, tortured and robbed me of my possessions,” The victim stated.

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Arrests and Ongoing Investigation into a Violent Gang’s Activities

Detectives have linked the attack to a gang operating across several parts of Kenya, including Mombasa, Nairobi, Kwale, and Kilifi counties.

Police have arrested four suspects—Bernard Mbussu, Isaac Kobia, Evan Mutaki, and Kelvin Njoroge—in connection with the incident. Detectives are also investigating the four over another violent case involving the murder of a British citizen.

A court in Shanzu granted detectives 14 days to detain the suspects as investigations continue. Police are also pursuing additional suspects.

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DCI arrest four suspects linked to a wider robbery gang in Nyali
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