App developer and the fake AI investment fund that pulled in Sh34m

Author: Sam KiplagatPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Kenya
Crime & Law
App developer and the fake AI investment fund that pulled in Sh34m

A Nairobi court has allowed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to detain Dickson Ndege Nyakango, accused of defrauding investors through a fake online investment portal. Investigations revealed that Sh33.6 million had been deposited into a bank account linked to his scheme, which promised high returns through apps falsely claiming to be AI-powered. Financial authorities raised concerns about the legitimacy of these apps, which mimicked legitimate investment platforms.

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