The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested five suspects linked to healthcare fraud.

The five suspects are currently in custody pending arraignment on Monday.

The arrests coming after DCI received 1,188 files on 1st of September, from the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

The files implicate individuals, organisations, and various parties believed to be involved in healthcare fraud believed to undermine government initiatives to provide quality healthcare services to the public.

According to a statement, upon receiving the files, investigations were immediately initiated and a multi-agency team, led by the DCI, was formed to conduct a comprehensive review of the materials.

“Thorough and expedient investigations were immediately initiated upon receipt of the files. A multi-agency team, led by the DCI, was formed to conduct a comprehensive review of the materials. The aim is to ensure that all individuals involved in any form of healthcare fraud are held accountable for their actions.”  Read the statement.

The detectives say, efforts to apprehend additional suspects are already underway, following approval from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP).

“The DCI remains resolute in its commitment to stopping healthcare fraud, holding all offenders accountable, and, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, ensuring that all assets and resources acquired fraudulently are recovered.” Read the statement.

Kenyans have been urged to report any suspicious activities to the DCI via the #FichuaKuwaDCI toll-free number 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000