Two women arrested in Nairobi with millions in fake US dollars

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two women in Nairobi found in possession of a stash of counterfeit US currency.

The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were nabbed in Upper Hill during a sting operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi regional office.

According to the DCI, a search on the women led to the recovery of several bundles of fake $100 notes hidden inside a handbag.

The cash was later counted at the DCI Nairobi Area Headquarters, amounting to $560,000, equivalent to about Ksh70 million.

The two suspects are being held in custody as detectives conclude investigations ahead of their arraignment.