Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers, Nigerian, Cameroonian and Sudanese nationals, in a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi’s Vision Plaza Industrial Area where suspected counterfeit US currency, fake gold bars and materials believed to be used in the production of forged banknotes were recovered.
The operation, conducted on October 1, 2026, followed a complaint by a US national, Alkhalifi Ibrahim Hassan, which was recorded at the 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 statement read.
“Two officers were armed with Beretta pistols whereas their other accomplice was armed with a Chalbi pistol.
“The suspects are, Anthony Oyieka Namani- Nigerian, Soulemanou- Cameroonian, Abbas Ibrahim Mohamed- 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
“A total of 31 sealed black pallets were recovered. Further scrutiny established that three of the pallets contained 156 bundles of US$100 notes suspected to be counterfeit, while the remaining pallets contained cement.
“Detectives also recovered a plastic box containing 65 pieces of gold bars suspected to be fake; a box containing assorted chemicals suspected to be intended for the manufacture of counterfeit currency; and another box containing assorted papers printed with US dollar notes.
“Other 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.”
