Big Papa: DCI Detectives Searching for a Serial Fraudster Wanted in Three Countries

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are seeking the public’s help to arrest a suspected international serial fraudster behind a series of fraud cases in Australia, Uganda, and Kenya.

The suspect, who is believed to be a South Sudanese national, goes by several names including Don Solomon, Mukisa Okello, Tony Taban, Suleiman Malish, Yee, and Big Papa, according to DCI.

He is wanted for depositing a bad cheque of Sh599,950 in favor of Naivas Limited and fraudulently obtaining 10 television sets of 55 inches from Naivas Mwembe Tayari branch, on March 8th this year.

Around the same time, the fugitive is also said to have fraudulently obtained assorted steel rods from Bayfair Hardware at Bombolulu in Mombasa valued at Sh842,000 by depositing a bad cheque of a similar amount at the hardware’s bank account. 

“Part of the consignment was recovered at Mulolongo and one suspect charged vide CR 345/56/2023 at Shanzu Law Courts,” DCI added.

‘Big Papa’, who has previously been arraigned in Nairobi for forgery and being in the country illegally, has also been accused of obtaining services from top 5-star hotels in the city and sneaking out without paying. 

In one such hotel along Chiromo Road, the suspected allegedly failed to pay a bill of Sh1.045 million after spending days at the luxury facility.

“Big Papa who flaunts a flashy lifestyle has also heartbroken the hearts of a dozen city babes, who wowed by his fake lifestyle have fallen for him only to be left in trouble,” DCI added.

In Uganda, he is believed to have previously gifted a TV host a sleek car that was later discovered to have been stolen from DRC Congo by Ugandan authorities. 
 
He is also accused of fraud and related offenses at various banks in Melbourne Capital, Victoria State in Australia.

DCI said the suspect was recently spotted along Mirema Drive in Roysambu, Nairobi where he is believed to be dwelling and has since evaded a police dragnet twice. 

“Should you have any information that may lead detectives to his arrest kindly volunteer it via our toll-free number 0800 722 203,” DCI appealed.