Nairobi, Kenya – August 12, 2025 — Detectives from the Central Police Station in Nairobi have arrested seven suspects accused of producing and distributing fake US dollars in Ngara. The high-stakes operation has once again exposed the scale of Kenya’s counterfeit currency networks.

Police identified the suspects as:

The arrests followed a coordinated raid at Travellers House in Ngara. Officers recovered:

According to the Kenya Police Service, the counterfeit notes were intended for circulation, potentially causing significant financial damage to businesses and individuals.

Investigators believe more suspects are still at large. Police say efforts to track down these individuals are ongoing. If convicted, those arrested could face up to 12 years in prison under Kenya’s Penal Code.

This Ngara bust is the latest in a wave of fake currency seizures. In recent years, police have dismantled sophisticated counterfeiting syndicates operating across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Earlier this year, DCI detectives in Marereni intercepted suspects with fake euros and dollars in a separate operation.

Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority has warned that counterfeit currency remains a persistent economic threat.

Authorities are urging the public to be cautious when handling large sums of money and to verify the authenticity of notes at Central Bank of Kenya branches or licensed banks. Members of the public are also encouraged to report suspicious dealings through the Fichua kwa DCI anonymous tip system.