Detectives have arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang accused of targeting people moments after they withdraw money from banks in Nairobi.
The suspect, identified as Muia Mutune, also known as Fredrick Mbuta, was arrested in Embakasi Village following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Operation Action Team (OAT) and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB).
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the gang is suspected of carrying out a series of robberies in which victims are ambushed shortly after leaving banking halls.
The suspects allegedly pose as traffic police officers, using uniforms to deceive motorists and other members of the public before intercepting them and stealing their money.
The scheme takes advantage of the public’s trust in law enforcement officers, turning what should be an ordinary journey after a bank visit into a potentially dangerous encounter.
The DCI said detectives used intelligence gathering and forensic analysis to identify four key suspects believed to be connected to the robbery incidents.
Among those identified was Mutune, who had previously been arrested in April 2026 over similar cases. He was later released on bond in July 2026.
Detectives continued pursuing leads in the investigation, eventually receiving intelligence that placed the suspect in Embakasi Village, where he was arrested.
He is currently in police custody as detectives process him ahead of his expected arraignment in court.
Meanwhile, investigators are continuing with efforts to locate the other suspects believed to be involved in the robberies. The alleged accomplices remain at large as detectives intensify the search.
The arrest comes amid efforts by the DCI to dismantle criminal networks targeting members of the public and recover the proceeds of suspected criminal activities.
The agency has reiterated its commitment to pursuing individuals suspected of engaging in violent crime and protecting the public.
Members of the public with information that could assist investigators in locating the remaining suspects have been urged to report through the DCI’s toll-free number, 0800 722 203, under the Fichua Kwa DCI initiative.
