'Politician' helps rob dealer Ksh 15m in old currency notes

Piece by: Grace Kerongo
Lifestyle

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a robbery incident in which a money dealer was robbed of Sh15 million in Upper Hill area, Nairobi.

One suspect was arrested in Nairobi and three others in Mombasa.

The dealer was last week approached in Eastleigh and told a politician wanted to exchange old Sh1,000 to US dollars.

He packed the money and headed to Upper Hill where he was attacked and robbed. The suspects then escaped to Mombasa where they were traced and arrested yesterday.

They are set to be charged.