The Kenya Police Service confirmed the arrest of a 37-year-old man holding dual citizenship in Somalia and Australia at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The arrest occurred at Terminal 1A when the suspect arrived from Australia via Johannesburg on a Kenya Airways flight. This detention was based on an active immigration control alert related to a case of fraud.

The alert, issued on January 30, 2026, was part of ongoing investigations into allegations of acquiring money under false pretenses. Authorities reported that the man was flagged during routine immigration checks, prompting further action by the police. After initial processing at JKIA Police Station, the suspect was transferred to detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for in-depth investigations.

As investigations continue, the police have not disclosed additional details regarding the specifics of the fraud case or the amount of money allegedly involved. However, the swift action taken by the authorities highlights the commitment to enforcing immigration laws and combating financial crimes that span multiple jurisdictions, especially as individuals with dual citizenship move between countries.