DCI Stage Operation For Rich Fugitive Hiding In Roysambu With Cases In Australia, Uganda

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based in Mombasa have launched a manhunt for an international serial fraudster with fraud cases stretching from Melbourne in Australia, to Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi in Kenya.

A statement from the DCI on Wednesday, April 12 laid bare the details of the notorious conman, who bore names such as Don Solomon a.k.a. Mukisa Okello a.k.a. Tony Taban Suleiman Malish a.k.a. Yee a.ka.a Big Papa

The self-styled millionaire is being sought after by the DCI after depositing a bad cheque of Ksh599,950 in favour of a local supermarket.

An international serial fraudster wanted by the DCI with cases in Kampala and Uganda. /TWITTER.DCI

On March 8, 2023, he was on the spot for fraudulently obtaining 10 television sets of 55 inches from the supermarket's Mwembe Tayari branch.

"Around the same time, the fugitive believed to be a South Sudanese national also fraudulently obtained assorted steel rods from Bayfair Hardware at Bombolulu in Mombasa valued at Ksh842,000, by depositing a bad cheque of a similar amount at the hardware’s bank account.

"Part of the consignment was recovered at Mulolongo and one suspect was charged vide CR 345/56/2023 at Shanzu Law Courts," stated the DCI in part.

The wealthy fugitive has been brushing shoulders with the law, having been previously arraigned at Milimani law courts for forgery and being in the country illegally.

He has also been accused of obtaining services from top 5-star hotels in the city and sneaking out without paying.

The DCI further narrated that in one such establishment along Chiromo Road, the man on the run failed to pay a bill of Ksh1.045 million after spending days at the luxury facility.

"Big Papa who flaunts a flashy lifestyle is believed to have previously gifted a TV host in Uganda a sleek automobile, that was later discovered to have been stolen from Congo DRC by Ugandan authorities. 

"The suspect is also accused of fraud and related offences at various banks in Melbourne Capital, Victoria State in Australia," added the DCI.

The investigative agency zeroed in on his last reported location at Roysambu's Mirema Drive where he is believed to be living in, having beat a police dragnet on two occasions.

The DCI urged members of the public to volunteer information that may lead to his arrest.

"Should you have any information that may lead detectives to his arrest kindly volunteer it via our toll-free number 0800 722 203," added the DCI.

Mirema Drive in Nairobi. /DAILY NATION