Police in Kirinyaga have arrested Mercy Prudence Baika Mutie, a woman accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded multiple victims of over KSh 3 million through false promises of securing jobs in the National Police Service (NPS).
Mutie, a resident of Ngurubani, is currently being held at Wang’uru Police Station and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Allegations of Fraud and Conspiracy
According to investigators, Mutie is accused of conspiring to defraud Dorris Njoki Njiru of KSh 400,000 by falsely promising to facilitate the recruitment of a young man, Newton Muthiiji Alvan, into the police service.
The complaint was lodged after Njiru alleged that she handed over the money to the suspect on November 20, 2025, in Ngurubani Township within Mwea East Sub-county.
Preliminary investigations by detectives indicate that Mutie had no authority or influence over police recruitment processes and allegedly intended to misappropriate the funds.
Multiple Charges Filed
Beyond the initial complaint, the suspect faces additional charges of obtaining money by false pretences involving several victims. These include:
- KSh 100,000 from Dorris Njoki Njiru in a separate transaction
- KSh 600,000 from Harrison Njenga Njuguna
- KSh 500,000 from Maureen Kariuki Njeru
Detectives from Mwea East Sub-county report that all transactions were conducted under the guise of securing employment opportunities within the National Police Service.
Legal Proceedings
Authorities have confirmed that Mutie will be charged with conspiracy to defraud, contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, as well as four counts of obtaining money by false pretences.
The arrest highlights ongoing concerns over fraudulent schemes targeting job seekers, particularly those seeking employment in government institutions. Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to verify recruitment processes through official channels.
