The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has raised an alarm over the rise in violent robberies originating from online dating platforms and social media.
In a statement on Thursday, November 13, DCI said criminals are using dating apps to lure unsuspecting victims into fake romantic or friendly interactions.
The suspects then invite the unsuspecting victims to meet in unfamiliar locations, where they are robbed and, in some instances, physically assaulted.In a statement, the DCI noted that unsuspecting victims, including both Kenyan citizens and foreign nationals, are being approached on dating apps, lured into a false sense of trust, and then invited to meet in private or unfamiliar locations.
"Tragically, these gatherings frequently culminate in ambushes, robberies, and, in some cases, physical assaults," said the DCI.