October 3, 2024

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3 suspected wash wash fraudsters arrested by detectives

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Suspects of money laundering commonly known as “wash wash” were arrested yesterday at Korinda in their hide out.

The three, Rober Wesonga, Ben Abungu, and Francis Murunga were grilled by the DCI officers before being arraigned in court.

According to the police, the three were found with fake currency amounting to US$32 million and Sh93,000. Police also recovered machines used for the illegal process.

Appearing before Busia the Chief Magistrate Lucy Ambasi, the accused persons denied charges pleading their innocence despite the evidence table before the court.

This incident comes after rampant cases of money laundering have been reported in recent days costing businessmen huge losses