Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man accused of being involved in an alleged land fraud case linked to a valuable property in Muthaiga, Nairobi.
The suspect is said to be connected to the alleged illegal acquisition of a one-acre parcel of land worth about Sh12 million.
The suspect, identified as Robinson Mbatha Wambua, was arrested on Wednesday during an intelligence-led operation carried out by detectives from the DCI Headquarters Land Fraud Investigations Unit.
The operation took place at Jacaranda Hotel in Westlands after investigators gathered information linking him to the case.
According to the DCI, the investigations began after a complaint was reported to detectives at DCI Starehe. The complaint raised concerns about suspected fraudulent activities involving the ownership of the Muthaiga property located along Mua Park Road.
Due to the nature of the allegations, the matter was later handed over to the Land Fraud Investigations Unit for further investigations.
During the investigations, detectives allegedly established that Wambua, through his company, Structure Lite Ltd, was involved in obtaining and using what investigators believe to be a fraudulent Certificate of Title connected to the disputed land.
Authorities claim the document was used as part of an attempt to secure ownership of the property.
After completing the investigations, detectives forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for review.
Following an assessment of the evidence presented, the ODPP concluded that there was enough evidence to support criminal charges against the suspect and approved his prosecution.
The suspect is expected to face several charges, including making a false document, obtaining registration by false pretences, uttering a false document, and giving false information to a person employed in the public service.
He is currently undergoing police processing as preparations continue for his arraignment in court.
The DCI has said it remains committed to fighting land fraud across the country, noting that such crimes continue to affect genuine property owners and investors.
The agency stated that it will continue investigating cases involving forged land documents and fraudulent property transactions to help protect property rights and maintain confidence in the country’s land registration system.
Authorities have also encouraged members of the public to exercise caution when buying land and to verify ownership documents through the relevant government offices before completing any transactions.
They maintained that individuals found engaging in fraudulent land dealings will be investigated and, where sufficient evidence exists, taken to court to face the law.
