Police IG Hillary Mutyambai Issues a Statement on the “Wash Wash Scheme”
Police Inspector-General Hilary Mutyambai, on Monday, addressed the rising cases of money laundering in the country's capital of Nairobi.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
The money laundering business, commonly referred to as wash wash, has become so prevalent in the country in the recent past.
Speaking on his #EngagetheIG forum on Twitter, Mutyambai affirmed that several suspects have been arraigned and charged over the issue.
The IG added that the situation is being handled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' (DCI) Serious Crimes Protection Unit (SCPU) that has jurisdiction over such crimes.
"We are aware of this and we have arrested and arraigned several suspects on the same. We also have a unit under DCI that deals with serious crime and continues to arrest perpetrators," Mutyambai stated.
However, the IG urged Kenyans to desist from the get-rich-quick schemes that have gotten a majority of the public into huge debts.
The scheme is presented as a flamboyant deal that guarantees a huge and quick return on investment (ROI).
Commodities that are widely marketed include gold and diamonds, stocks, bonds, goods and services supplies, and real estate.
A recent instance saw comedian Felix Odwuor alias Jalang'o receive harsh criticism after being accused by blogger Edgar Obare of participating in the wash wash business.
Jalang'o, however, debunked the claims and attributed his wealth to open multiple channels of businesses through honest means.
"As you speak today, I think I'm a brand ambassador to almost five top brands. A brand ambassador, not influencer, for influencing I have a thousand and one. I'll tell you easily, there's a time I drive in this town and I see a billboard literally every single place, those things pay," Jalang'o stated during the Kiss 100-morning show.
