A police investigation into fraudulent recruitment activities has widened after two women were arrested in Nairobi for allegedly issuing counterfeit National Police Service calling letters.
The case has drawn attention amid recurring concerns over job-related scams that exploit young Kenyans seeking entry into security agencies.
Authorities say the suspects were apprehended after members of the public raised alarm over a suspicious recruitment offer in the city centre.
According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspects — identified as Evaline Jepchirchir Rotich and Jane Chepkonga Chelanga — were arrested at Parliament Police Station following reports that they had solicited money from job seekers in the Kencom area.
Detectives recovered Sh330,200 from the pair, which the DCI described as suspected proceeds of the illegal operation.
Investigators say the scheme involved issuing forged calling letters purporting to guarantee police recruitment slots.
Such fraud has surfaced periodically during previous NPS recruitment cycles, often prompting warnings from government agencies about unofficial channels.
The police recruitment process in Kenya is highly regulated, involving public advertisements, vetting, and oversight from the National Police Service Commission.
After the initial arrests, detectives pursued additional leads that took them to Upper Hill, where a third suspected accomplice fled upon seeing the officers.
The individual abandoned a Mazda Station Wagon with registration number KDV 862D, which was seized by investigators.
Police later found two more fake calling letters inside the vehicle, suggesting that the fraudulent activity extended beyond the two suspects already in custody.
Security analysts note that fraudulent recruitment cases tend to increase during periods of economic hardship, where limited formal employment opportunities create fertile ground for scams.
Similar incidents have previously been reported in counties such as Kisii, Eldoret, and Kitale, prompting national campaigns urging applicants to rely solely on official police communication.
The DCI stated that the two arrested suspects are undergoing processing and will be presented in court once investigations are finalized.
The abandoned vehicle has been secured as an exhibit, while officers continue searching for the fleeing suspect.
Police have also urged any affected individuals to present themselves at nearby stations to assist in the ongoing inquiry.