- Eight suspects posing as witch doctors arrested in Nairobi and Limuru.
- The group is linked to a Sh1.5 million con targeting unsuspecting victims.
- Police recovered a Toyota Prado used in their operations.
- Other seized items included a dummy snake, a coffin, and traditional ornaments.
- The suspects are now held at Nairobi Central Police Station as investigations continue.
- Police Bust Fraud Syndicate Posing as Witch Doctors
A well-coordinated police operation has led to the arrest of eight individuals believed to be part of a fraud syndicate that has been conning victims while pretending to offer traditional healing services. The suspects were arrested from different hideouts in Nairobi and Limuru, Kiambu County, following a trail of complaints from members of the public who had fallen prey to their schemes.
The suspects, who styled themselves as witch doctors and spiritual healers, are alleged to have defrauded their latest victim of Sh1.5 million with promises of wealth, protection, and business breakthroughs. Authorities say the gang operated with calculated deception, targeting vulnerable individuals desperate for miracles and quick fixes.
Shocking Items Recovered During Raid
During the crackdown, detectives also recovered a Toyota Prado, which is suspected to have been used to ferry the victims and stage elaborate rituals. In addition to the vehicle, police seized a number of bizarre items commonly used to lure clients into believing in the suspects’ supernatural powers.
Among the items recovered were a dummy snake, a decorated coffin, traditional regalia, and paraphernalia meant to mimic genuine spiritual practices. These were allegedly used to stage fake rituals aimed at intimidating or convincing their clients that powerful forces were at play.
Suspects Held as Probe Intensifies
All eight suspects were booked at the Nairobi Central Police Station, where they are being held as investigations continue. Authorities have indicated that more victims could be out there and are urging anyone who may have fallen victim to the group’s tactics to come forward and record a statement.
The police have also cautioned the public against seeking services from unverified individuals claiming to possess supernatural powers, noting that such groups are increasingly being used as a cover for elaborate fraud schemes.
As the case unfolds, the arrest has raised fresh concerns over the rise of spiritual con artistry in urban and peri-urban areas, with law enforcement agencies now focusing on cracking down on similar networks across the country.
