[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  DCI KENYA [@DCI_Kenya](/creator/twitter/DCI_Kenya) on x 2M followers Created: 2025-07-24 12:52:32 UTC ARREST OF ANOTHER SUSPECT IN USD XXXXXXX GOLD SCAM A team of detectives from the operation support unit (OSU) have today arrested Tim Orao Shikalo, a key suspect who has long been on the police radar for his role in a sophisticated gold scam that defrauded a foreign investor of USD XXXXXXX (approximately KES XX million). His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation, following the earlier apprehension of Steve Okoth Odek (alias David Bett) on 7th December 2024, who was arraigned and charged in connection with the same fraudulent scheme. The scam involved fake gold purchase contracts totalling over XXXXX kilograms, with false promises of secure delivery, guaranteed collateral, and fraudulent legal facilitation. Investigations have since revealed that the purported gold was nothing more than a mixture of copper, zinc, and tin, with no trace of any precious metals. Shikalo is currently in police custody and undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment. Meanwhile, detectives are closing in on two additional suspects believed to be part of this elaborate criminal syndicate.  XXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [kenyan shilling](/topic/kenyan-shilling) [investment](/topic/investment) [radar](/topic/radar) [united states dollar](/topic/united-states-dollar) [kenya](/topic/kenya) [Post Link](https://x.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1948365684586463567)
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DCI KENYA @DCI_Kenya on x 2M followers
Created: 2025-07-24 12:52:32 UTC
ARREST OF ANOTHER SUSPECT IN USD XXXXXXX GOLD SCAM
A team of detectives from the operation support unit (OSU) have today arrested Tim Orao Shikalo, a key suspect who has long been on the police radar for his role in a sophisticated gold scam that defrauded a foreign investor of USD XXXXXXX (approximately KES XX million).
His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation, following the earlier apprehension of Steve Okoth Odek (alias David Bett) on 7th December 2024, who was arraigned and charged in connection with the same fraudulent scheme.
The scam involved fake gold purchase contracts totalling over XXXXX kilograms, with false promises of secure delivery, guaranteed collateral, and fraudulent legal facilitation.
Investigations have since revealed that the purported gold was nothing more than a mixture of copper, zinc, and tin, with no trace of any precious metals.
Shikalo is currently in police custody and undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment.
Meanwhile, detectives are closing in on two additional suspects believed to be part of this elaborate criminal syndicate.
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