DCI said detectives from its Land Fraud Investigation Unit apprehended the suspects following a complaint involving a Kenyan woman based in Denmark who had sought to purchase land through her sister/DCI crime Teacher couple held over Sh2.4mn fake land deal uncovered at Ardhi House A couple has been arrested over a Sh2.4 million land fraud in Ruiru after discrepancies emerged during a title transfer at Ardhi House, DCI says. By BRUHAN MAKONG Published 2 hours ago Share Tweet NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 — A couple has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a land buyer of Sh2.4 million in a scheme uncovered during a title transfer process, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. In a statement issued Thursday, the DCI said detectives from its Land Fraud Investigation Unit apprehended the suspects following a complaint involving a Kenyan woman based in Denmark who had sought to purchase land through her sister. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The buyer intended to acquire a parcel in Mwihoko, within Ruiru Sub-County, valued at Sh2.4 million. “However, the deal took a deceptive twist when, while finalising the title transfer at Ardhi House, it was revealed that the land was registered to a different individual and did not belong to the purported seller,” the DCI said. The discrepancy triggered investigations, with detectives describing the case as part of a broader pattern of fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting buyers, particularly those transacting remotely. Upon conclusion of investigations, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which approved charges of obtaining money by false pretences. The suspects—53-year-old Patrick Karimi Kamara and 50-year-old Alice Wanjiru Kanyoro, both secondary school teachers—were arrested and remain in custody pending arraignment. The DCI said the case underscores persistent land fraud risks in Kenya and urged buyers to conduct due diligence, including verifying ownership records before making payments. In this article: Ardhi House fraud , DCI , DCI arrests , diaspora land fraud , fake land deal , featured , Kenya , Kenya land scam , Kiambu land case , land fraud , land ownership dispute , Mwihoko land case , obtaining by false pretences , ODPP charges , property fraud Kenya , real estate scam Kenya , Ruiru land fraud , teacher couple fraud , title transfer fraud Comments Comments Popular BUDGET KRA Scraps Nil Returns, Introduces ‘PIN with No Obligation’ to Ease Compliance Burden Kenya Motorists Association Opposes Plan to Inspect Older Private Vehicles Kenya Nairobi Police Declare Tuesday’s #RejectFuelPrices Protests Illegal Over Lack of Notice Kenya Ruto Pushes Back on Development Criticism in Northern Kenya Haiti Mission Chaos in Haiti as civilians attempt to block departure of Kenyan police officers Kenya KIM Campuses Shut Countrywide After TVET Crackdown on Unapproved Programs Kenya Transport Sector Demands Fuel Price Cap of Sh140 Diesel, Sh150 Petrol, Threatens Protests Kenya Ruto Explains Why Fuel Costs More in Kenya NATIONAL NEWS KDF graduates new infantry specialists to boost readiness Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News World US urges global investment in Haiti stability beyond security operations The United States has urged the international community to complement security operations in Haiti with sustained investment in jobs, infrastructure, and economic recovery to… BRUHAN MAKONG 29 minutes ago NATIONAL NEWS Govt boosts prison reforms with digital learning push for inmates The government is scaling up prison reforms through partnerships and digital learning hubs, with 250 computers donated to boost inmate education and reduce reoffending. BRUHAN MAKONG 2 hours ago DIPLOMACY UAE Assures Safety of 30,000 Kenyans as Middle East Tensions Persist “The Kenyan community is not a guest in the UAE – it is part of our family, and we will do everything necessary to… CAPITAL REPORTER 8 hours ago DIPLOMA