DCI officers in Nairobi have arrested four individuals linked to fake gold dealings at Runda estate and recovered fake gold bars weighing 9.5kg.

According to DCI, the arrest followed a report that a foreign national had been defrauded of Sh25.8 million in a phony gold deal.

“Upon receipt of the information, the detectives proceeded to a targeted dwelling house located within plot number 685 along Glory Valley Lane, where they managed to arrest them,” DCI said.

A weighing machine, an electronic gold tester, and other assorted items were also recovered.

In a separate case, the detectives arrested two after three pieces of elephant tusks were found in their Kavuvwani home, Mwingi Central.

They are currently being held at Mwingi Police Station pending arraignment, while the tusks remain in custody as exhibits.