Kenya: Fake President Syndicate Arrested - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 26, 2019
Police in Kenya say they have a busted a seven-man syndicatewhich allegedly impersonated President Uhuru Kenyatta and other governmentofficials to defraud local business tycoon Naushad Merali of a huge sum ofmoney.
One of the men phoned Merali, the chairman of Sameer Africa,mimicking the president’s voice and persuading him to release money tofacilitate business deal.
The exact amount is unclear, but a news source gave a figureof 10 million shillings about 100 thousand dollars, while another put theamount at 80 million shillings.
The seven appeared in court on Tuesday, but have not yetbeen charged.
Police said they needed more time to carry outinvestigations.