TikToker Rish Kamunge Faces Charges Over Fraudulent Mauritius Job Scheme

Kenyan TikToker Rish Kamunge has been released on a Ksh5 million bond after being accused of orchestrating a fraudulent job scheme that misled many Kenyans seeking employment in Mauritius. Victims, who paid substantial sums expecting job placements, were left stranded or deported after traveling to Mauritius.

Wangare Kamunge, known as Rish Kamunge, a Kenyan TikToker, has been released on a Ksh5 million personal bond after being arraigned in connection with a fraudulent job scheme targeting Kenyans aspiring to work in Mauritius. The court denied the prosecution’s request for a seven-day detention following her initial court appearance.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that Rish, the director of Trustpine Travel Agency, allegedly collected between Ksh200,000 and Ksh400,000 from victims seeking non-existent employment opportunities in Mauritius. Many individuals were left disappointed when they discovered that the promised jobs were fabricated.

Some victims even traveled to Mauritius, only to find themselves stranded at the airport without any help, leading to their deportation back to Kenya. Rish reportedly acknowledged that she obtained a total of Ksh12.9 million from 43 victims. After her court appearance, she was remanded at Capital Hill Police Station.

In light of the situation, detectives encouraged additional victims to report their experiences to the Central Police Station in Nairobi. On March 27, a protest ensued outside her agency’s office in Nairobi, where dozens sought refunds for the money they spent on these fraudulent job placements. Claiming they were misled into believing they had secured jobs, some individuals travelled over 3,100 kilometers to Mauritius only to find no employment opportunities upon arrival.

Most victims discovered the job agency through online advertisements. One victim, Faith Nasimiyu, recalled her experience saying, “I first paid Ksh80,000 as a down payment, and then I added Ksh145,000 for flight tickets.”

Rish Kamunge’s case highlights the significant issue of job fraud affecting many Kenyan citizens, particularly those seeking opportunities abroad. With a reported sum of Ksh12.9 million collected from victims, the case underscores the importance of vigilance in job placement schemes. Authorities are urging those affected by this scam to come forward to seek justice and recovery of their funds.

Original Source: www.kenyans.co.ke