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Our investigations have revealed that a woman from Kiambu has orchestrated a fraudulent scheme that has resulted in significant financial losses for numerous Kenyans. She deceived her victims by falsely claiming that she had the ability to connect them with job opportunities in Dubai, exploiting their aspirations for better employment prospects. This elaborate ruse has led to the misappropriation of millions of shillings, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance and awareness among job seekers to avoid falling prey to such scams.
Multiple complaints have been filed against a suspected fraudster, Anne Maina Wanjiku, also known by the alias Anita, who is said to be behind a series of sophisticated scams targeting unsuspecting Kenyans across the country. Operating primarily from Gathanga, Muchatha and Ruaka in Kiambu County, the suspect is said to have lured multiple victims with false promises of employment opportunities in Dubai and manipulated others through personal relationships.
Reports indicate that Wanjiku aggressively convinces victims to send money under the guise of urgent processing fees or travel expenses, only to sever contact or engage in erratic behavior once payments are made. She is alleged to be working in coordination with accomplices based in Pakistan, who assist in legitimizing the fake job offers and scamming operations. Victims describe a consistent pattern where once payments are received, Wanjiku reportedly becomes hostile, hurls insults, or vanishes entirely, making recovery of funds nearly impossible.
At least one report has been filed with police, with the primary victim stating a loss of over Ksh 800,000. The case was reported at the Kiambu Police Station, where officers indicated that the suspect is currently outside the country. The victim is now appealing to the public for any leads that could aid in tracing the suspect’s whereabouts, as police have confirmed that a red alert has been issued and she will be taken into custody immediately upon arrival in Kenya.
“Hi Nyakundi. I really don’t know who else to turn to. I’m just completely broken. I was scammed by this woman Anne Maina Wanjiku who promised me a job in Dubai. She made everything look real. Sending fake documents, travel plans and even calling me regularly. I ended up sending her over 800k for processing fees and travel costs but after that she started avoiding my calls and blocked me. I reported the case at Kiambu Police Station but they said she’s currently outside the country. Please ask your followers if anyone knows anything about her or has seen her recently. I’m desperate for any help or information that could lead to finding her.”
