Last Updated on May 11, 2026 by carolyne juma

Eastleigh Businessmen Detained Over Sh1.5M Milk Fraud Case

Published: May 7, 2026 | 8:05 PM EAT

Two businessmen from Eastleigh in Nairobi have been detained for three days pending investigations into allegations of fraudulently obtaining goods worth Sh1.5 million.

Abdi Yunis Abdullahi and Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim were presented before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.

The magistrate allowed police to detain the two suspects for three days but declined a request by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to hold them for 10 days.

Alleged Sh1.5 million milk fraud

According to court documents, the suspects allegedly obtained 1,100 cartons of milk worth Sh1,518,000 from complainant Anzal Hussein Maalim between April 2 and April 7, 2026.

The milk was reportedly supplied in Westlands, Nairobi using a lorry before being immediately transferred to another lorry in the presence of the suspects.

Police say the suspects later disappeared without making payment.

Suspects allegedly went into hiding

The court heard that attempts to trace the two businessmen were unsuccessful after they allegedly switched off their phones and went into hiding.

Investigators further told the court that the suspects are also wanted in connection with two similar fraud cases reported at other police stations.

Arrest in Eastleigh

Investigating officer Corporal Opili Edgar told the court that the suspects were arrested in Eastleigh on May 5, 2026 following a tip-off from members of the public.

Police argued that investigations are incomplete and warned that releasing the suspects could interfere with ongoing investigations.

Police cite flight risk concerns

According to investigators, the identities of the suspects are still being verified as they are believed to be of Somali origin and could allegedly flee to neighboring countries through porous borders.

The suspects opposed the application, arguing that the 10 days requested by police were excessive and instead asked the court to grant investigators only two days.