Cameroon National Arrested in Nairobi for Scamming Canadian Investor KSh 80 Million

Nairobi, Kenya – Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested a Cameroonian national in connection with an elaborate fake gold scheme that defrauded a Canadian investor of KSh 79.9 million (USD 618,000).

Francis Talla Oufa, who also goes by the alias “Allain,” was apprehended following an investigation into the sophisticated scam that played out over several months across two continents.

The con began in November 2024 when the victim, while still in Canada, was approached with what appeared to be a lucrative gold investment opportunity.

The fraudsters promised substantial returns on the purchase of 250 kilograms of gold, ultimately convincing the investor to travel to Kenya in April 2025 to finalize the deal.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, the victim was taken to what appeared to be high-end, professional offices – an elaborate facade designed to project legitimacy and success.

The Canadian investor was then introduced to a network of well-rehearsed accomplices who had carefully crafted their roles in the deception.

Convinced by the professional presentation and apparent credibility of the operation, the victim handed over KSh 79.9 million before discovering he had been the target of an elaborate fraud.

Following the victim’s report to authorities, OSU detectives launched a comprehensive investigation.

Using forensic leads and advanced investigative techniques, law enforcement officers were able to track down and arrest the primary suspect.

During a search of Oufa’s vehicle and his residence in Belfair Park, Dagoretti, detectives recovered crucial evidence linking him to the fraudulent operation.

Among the items seized were gold transaction-related documents and official seals, a staff identification card for “Sunshine Minerals Ltd” bearing the suspect’s name with the designation “Engineer Mining,” two laptop computers, three mobile phones, and additional materials connected to the scam.

Items recovered.

The suspect remains in custody as authorities continue processing the case.

Detectives are actively pursuing additional leads in their efforts to apprehend other members of the criminal network involved in the scheme.