A man in Kenya has reportedly been arrested for pretending to be a woman and fleecing unsuspecting men of their money.
On Monday September 13 a man Godfrey Owino reported that Justin Kioko had received from him a staggering sh 344,000 ( GH¢18,873.09 ) while pretending to be a lady supposed to take a flight from Coastal Kilifi County to Siaya for a date.
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“The 31 year old allegedly received the money via ‘MOMO’ from Godfrey Owino who he says they had planned for “her” to travel from Kilifi to Siaya county,” a report read in part.
Mr. Owino revealed that the cash was supposed to cover a two way flight ticket but the con man made away with the cash after switching off.
See the tweet below for more :
Machakos man Arrested for 'Eating Fare' sh 344K Pretending to be a Beautiful Lady
Justin Kioko a resident of Machakos is in police custody for obtaining money through pretense. He received sh 344, 500 via MPesa from Godfrey Owino pic.twitter.com/0QmdgmiORu
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@CisNyakundi) September 13, 2021
