Members of the public in Kisii town took the law upon themselves and arrested a middle-aged businesswoman who has allegedly been trading using fake currency in conning the residents
The woman was arrested and escorted by the angry mob to Kisii Central Police Station alongside her son who is said to be part of the illegal business.
Speaking to this writer, Kisii Central aspiring MCA Dennis Gekara said the members of the public acted after a tip-off on the fraud actions by the two suspects.
"We have managed to book the duo at the Kisii Central Police station because of the vigilance of the members of the public. We will not allow Kisii town to be infiltrated with fake money," said Gekara.
The unidentified woman could not speak to anyone after she was arrested because of shame and the pressure to have her booked by the public.
Efforts to reach to the Kisii County Police boss for comment were futile as his phone went answered.
This comes when the country is experiencing serious economic challenges and rise in cases of money laundering and fake currency syndicates in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa, something the government promised to pursue.