DCI Apprehend Pascaline Peter in Sh350M Real Estate Fraud Who Varnished with 4 Bank Deposits From Over 200 Victims

Pascaline Peter, who is also known as Passy Ma Trevor on Facebook, was arrested on Thursday in Machakos County.

Her arrest comes after she was implicated in a significant fraud case that has affected hundreds of Kenyans.

Pascaline is accused of embezzling approximately Sh350 million from unsuspecting investors through a fake real estate investment scheme.

The case involves Pascaline’s company, Pafrim Investments Ltd. According to the police, Pascaline convinced her victims to invest large sums of money by promising high returns from a real estate venture. 

She advertised these investments as highly profitable, claiming potential returns of up to 30 percent per month. 

To gain the trust of her investors, she showcased a lavish lifestyle on her social media accounts, making her investment offer seem more credible.

Pascaline set up multiple bank accounts across various banks, including Equity Bank, Coop Bank, Stanbic Bank, and Kingdom Bank, where she directed her victims to deposit their money. 

After collecting these deposits, she went into hiding and turned off her mobile phone. This move left many investors without a way to contact her, resulting in significant financial losses.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with the Kasarani division, began tracking Pascaline after receiving numerous complaints from defrauded individuals. 

Their investigation led them to a hideout in Kantafu, Machakos County, where Pascaline was eventually apprehended.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that Pascaline managed to defraud over 200 people. So far, 106 formal complaints have been filed against her. The scale of the fraud has shocked many, with the total amount stolen reaching Sh350 million. 

The police are now focused on collecting solid evidence to build a strong case for her prosecution.

The authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and cautious when dealing with investment schemes, particularly those that promise unusually high returns. 

They emphasize the importance of verifying the legitimacy of investment opportunities and being wary of offers that seem too good to be true. This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with financial investments and the need for due diligence.

The DCI has reassured the public that they are committed to bringing justice to the victims of this fraud. They are working to ensure that Pascaline is held accountable for her actions and that she faces appropriate legal consequences.

For those affected by this scam, the police encourage them to come forward with any additional information that could aid in the investigation. 

The DCI is dedicated to uncovering the full extent of the fraud and recovering as much of the stolen money as possible.