Abbas Bardu Omuyoma, alias Ishmael, a serial suspected fake gold trader, has been arrested by officers from DCI for allegedly defrauding a Canadian national of 36.1 million.

‎According to investigators, Omuyoma and an accomplice—who is still at large—duped the foreign investor with claims they could supply 550 kilograms of gold nuggets and bars allegedly sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Convinced it was a genuine deal, the victim wired the funds to the suspect, but no gold was ever delivered.

‎The suspect was tracked down and arrested along Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi following a complaint filed on September 1, 2025. He is currently in custody awaiting arraignment.

‎Meanwhile, detectives have intensified their search for his accomplice as the investigation continues.

‎On August 11th, 2021, Omuyoma in yet another case is alleged to have obtained  Ksh 8.1 million in Nairobi.

‎Abbas Badru has gained notoriety in fraudulent gold transaction,

‎In August 11th, 2021,he allegedly obtained Sh. 8.1 million from a multi national investor Yvan De Coninck by falsely pretending that he was in a position to sell 15 kilograms of gold, a fact he knew was false.