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Promised completion of townhouses in Athi River within 18 months. It's been 3 years, only foundation laid. Company keeps asking for more money for 'unforeseen costs.' KPDA has no record of this developer.

Instagram ads for affordable housing in Syokimau. Paid KES 500K towards a 2-bedroom apartment. Construction site doesn't exist. Company has no physical office. Over 50 people scammed.

Unregistered housing cooperative that collected monthly contributions from members for over 3 years promising affordable houses in Ruaka. No land was ever purchased and no construction started. The organizers diverted funds to personal accounts. Over 500 families affected.

Real estate company that sold plots along Kangundo Road at inflated prices with promises of infrastructure development. Title deeds provided were for different parcels of land than what was shown. Some plots were on road reserves or riparian land. Over 200 buyers affected.

Mombasa-based property developer that collected deposits for beachfront apartments in Bamburi. Construction was never started despite collecting millions. Directors fled the country. Victims formed an association seeking legal redress through Mombasa courts.

Suraya Property Group was a real estate company that sold off-plan apartments in Kilimani, Nairobi. The company collected deposits from hundreds of buyers but failed to complete construction. Directors were charged with obtaining money by false pretenses.

Gakuyo Real Estate, linked to Bishop David Ngari, sold plots and promised affordable housing in Murang'a and other areas. Many buyers never received their land or houses. DCI investigations revealed widespread fraud with hundreds of victims across Central Kenya.

CEO George Mburu ran housing fraud targeting diaspora buyers. US-based Kenyan paid KES 4.25 million for unit in Asali Estate along Kangundo road, Malaa. Two years later the site showed only dilapidated foundations with no infrastructure. Used YouTube videos and artistic impressions to lure overseas investors into buying non-existent properties.

Ensnared US-based investor in KES 57 million fraud involving White Park Gardens development. Property was not located where the sales agreement claimed (listed as Ruai East, Nairobi but actually in Mavoko, Machakos County). Land registration number Block 3/90489 was fabricated. Under investigation for tax evasion and money laundering of KES 417 million.

Broker selling land in Kitengela. Showed me a beautiful plot, rushed me to pay deposit. Title deed turned out to be fake - verified at Lands Ministry. Plot had already been sold to 3 other people by same broker.

Advertised plots in Konza Technopolis area at KES 350K per eighth acre. Paid deposit of KES 150K. When I went to visit the land, it belongs to someone else entirely. Company office in Westlands now closed. Phone goes straight to voicemail.

Paid 100k deposit for land in Kikuyu. Land search came back empty. Company stopped responding after I asked for refund.