As Kenyans continue to elicit mixed reactions following the discovery of sh.2.6 billion in fake currency at Barclays Bank’s Queensway branch in Nairobi, police have now impounded fake gold at the same facility.
The gold was impounded after Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti led an operation that lasted for hours at the bank to unmask the hidden truth.
The office of the DCI has questioned four suspects following the discovery of the fake gold in the same safe where fake money, which was in the form of US dollars was found.
The suspects in the case are Eric Adede, Ahmed Shah, Elizabeth Muthoni and Irene Wairimu.
The detectives were compelled to be accompanied by bomb detectives after the suspecting something strange following the unearthing of a bag suspected to be carrying explosives.
The fake gold will now be added as an exhibit in the ongoing money laundering scheme at the top bank.
Two businessmen have already recorded statements with the police following claims that they were robbed by the suspects off their Ksh.5.5 million.
Flying Squad boss Musa Yego has now appealed to all Kenyans who have been robbed by the suspects to come forth and record statements with the police as investigations gain momentum.