A Nairobi resident has been left empty-handed and out of pocket after allegedly being defrauded of Ksh 900,000 by a barber.
Brian Odera Omondi, an employee at Borderless Spa, promised to supply the victim with 20 tonnes of rice.
The victim, who met the accused through his barber services, reported the matter to the Kibera Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after the suspect vanished without delivering the promised goods.
According to the complainant, the suspect enticed her by the proposition hence making a down payment of Ksh 900,000, split between two M-Pesa registered phone numbers provided by the barber.
After receiving the amount, accused has gone mute, phone unanswered and no place to reach him. No rice was delivered as promised.
“However, after receiving the substantial sum, the barber allegedly ceased all communication. The complainant reports that his calls now go unanswered, and he has been unable to locate the accused at any known address. The promised rice delivery has also failed to materialize”, the victim claims.
Investigators have learned that the accused, a resident of Mathare, has also failed to report to his workplace at Borderless Spa since allegedly receiving the down payment. This absence has led authorities to believe he is currently on the run, attempting to evade capture.
The DCI in Kibera are now appealing to the public for assistance in locating the suspect. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to report it to the nearest police station.
Authorities believe identifying and apprehending the accused is crucial to preventing further potential scams and ensuring justice for the victim.
“We are actively pursuing this case and are appealing to the public for any leads that could help us locate this individual,” stated a DCI officer familiar with the investigation. “Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in bringing him to justice.”
