Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit on Friday afternoon arrested four men who stole millions of shillings using First Lady Margaret Kenyatta's name.
Taking to social media, the DCI revealed that the suspects had created a website similar to Uwezo Fund and using the first lady's name defrauded millions from applicants after they sent an application fee for loan processing.
The suspects were identified as Brian Kiplagat, Dominic Kimutai, Joakim Kibet and Collins Kiptanui all between the ages of 19 and 24.
"The four suspects are currently in lawful custody and will be arraigned in court on Monday. We thank the members of the public for their vigilance," read a tweet by DCI.
The arrests were possible following a tip-off from a member of the public who disclosed that there was a fictitious website frauding unsuspecting Kenyans.
The fake website Uwezofund.org offers; "Quick loans better value, fast and easy, quick decision online, convenient. Get your loan within minutes! Straight to your M-Pesa."
The website directs users to fill in the application form with 'utmost honesty' and emphasizes that the applicant does not make any physical contact to get the loan.
Another red flag is the guarantee that one will get the loan requested via M-Pesa within 30 minutes of application,
The official site for the fund is uwezo.go.ke that offers loans to groups and institutions run by youth, women and people with disabilities.
