Harrison Njeru arrested for KSh 4.95 million crypto scam

Harrison Njeru Muthika has been arrested by detectives from the Nairobi Regional Headquarters for allegedly defrauding a victim of KSh 4.95 million through a Forex and cryptocurrency investment scam.

Investigations revealed that the complainant transferred the funds through multiple transactions between April 30 and July 2, 2025, after being promised investments in trading ventures. Following a review by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, a court issued an arrest warrant.

Njeru is currently in custody awaiting arraignment at the Milimani Law Courts. He faces several charges, including cheating, operating an unapproved collective investment scheme, fraudulently inducing trading in securities, and the acquisition and use of proceeds of crime.