PREMIUM From Nairobi to Karatina: The fast and loose life of ‘mchele’ queen Wamugo Police say at least Sh1.8 million has been transferred from mobile money wallets and bank accounts of her victims. News Just now Listen
Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group For at least two years, that has been the fast and loose life of Alice Wamugo, a woman police believe is a key operative in a gang that targets men in bars, and laces their drinks before stealing their money and valuables.
In all the cases, the money was first moved to Wamugo’s phone, then some to her suspected accomplice Eudis Wangari Irungu, and some to two men whom police are still searching for.
PREMIUM 'Mchele' death: Woman arrested in Karatina after more men lose money Detectives linked Alice to three similar cases 'Mchele' death: Police arrest owner of car seen dumping Mokua's body The suspect was arrested in Ruiru's Blue Estate.
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