Police in Eldoret have arrested two men accused of defrauding more than 100 young people through a bogus recruitment agency that promised them lucrative jobs abroad.
The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday evening by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) while collecting money from unsuspecting youths along Silver Line backstreet.
According to investigators, the victims were told they would be transported to Nairobi as part of the job processing journey.
Each victim reportedly paid sh. 2,400 as a registration fee. Tensions ran high as over 100 defrauded youth camped outside the Eldoret Central Police Station on Tuesday night, demanding refunds.
Police asked the victims to disperse and return on Wednesday morning to formally record statements as investigations into the scam begin.
“This is a serious case of fraud targeting vulnerable job seekers,” a DCI officer involved in the case said.
“We urge anyone who may have been affected to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.”
Authorities are also probing whether the suspects are part of a larger human trafficking or fraud network. The suspects remain in custody as police prepare to present them in court.
This incident highlights growing concerns over fake employment schemes targeting desperate job seekers, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas.
Authorities have urged the public to verify the legitimacy of recruitment agencies through official government channels before making any payments.
