Detectives have arrested a woman linked to a stupefying and theft syndicate targeting unsuspecting revellers within Nairobi and its environs.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a statement on Sunday, March 29, 2026 said the arrest follows an intelligence-led operation triggered by a report lodged at Embakasi Police Station
“According to the report, the complainant had been socializing at a joint within the capital when he was approached and hugged by an unidentified woman shortly after a pool game,” the statement read.
“Moments later, he began experiencing dizziness and opted to leave for home in her company, before subsequently losing consciousness.
“Upon regaining awareness, the victim discovered that several valuables had been stolen from his house, including two laptops (HP and Lenovo), a Samsung S22 mobile phone, cash amounting to Ksh 168,000, and jewellery valued at Ksh 50,000.
“Acting on forensic leads, detectives traced the suspect to the Kihunguro area in Ruiru, where Jane Wangare Ndungu was arrested at Havilla Apartments.
“A search of the premises yielded numerous suspected stolen items, including 40 assorted mobile phones, 14 laptops, and an iPad with a keyboard—among them items positively identified as belonging to the complainant.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is part of an organized criminal network that administers a stupefying substance commonly referred to as “mchele,” rendering victims incapacitated.
“The syndicate exploits this condition to steal valuables and extract sensitive financial information, further fueling the circulation of stolen electronics in the black market.
“The suspect has since been booked at Embakasi Police Station as investigations intensify to dismantle the wider network.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the public from emerging criminal trends.
“Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant in social establishments and promptly report any suspicious incidents to the nearest police station or through established reporting channels.”
