Nairobi Woman Recounts Being Conned KSh 300k, Asks God To Give Passy's Victims Grace

• Businesswoman Irene Cheptap Oret Jepkogei lost KSh 300,000 to a con game a few months ago
• The experience nearly drove her crazy, but she put on a brave face and counted her losses
• Having had firsthand experience, she empathised with Passy Ma Travor's victims

Nairobi businesswoman Irene Cheptap Oret Jepkogei has revealed that she was conned of KSh 300,000 a few months ago.

She disclosed that she desperately needed to buy something and, trusting the process, sent the money with a pure heart.

Irene says she received what appeared to be genuine receipts, complete with a government rubber stamp.

In a candid and heartfelt social media post, the caterer shared that the business deal turned out to be a well-crafted scam.

Feeling embarrassed, she chose not to expose the scammers publicly and only reported the incident to the Kasarani Police Station.

“I knew I wouldn’t get my money back; I just wanted to protect my documents,” she wrote, adding that the police were surprised by her resilience

Irene kept the incident private, not even telling those close to her.

She humorously recounted how she coped with the stress by spending an hour in the toilet, then coming out with a smile.

“Someone took all my savings after I got burned by a pan. If I survived that, then nothing can destroy me,” she said with a touch of humour.

Reflecting on her experience, Irene deeply empathised with those who lost millions in the recent heist by HIV activist Passy Ma Travor.

May God give them strength,” she wrote, highlighting the emotional toll such scams can take on victims.

Her post resonated with her followers, who commended her for being strong, with others sharing their own experiences.

Nickson Sirma:

"Then you are a strong woman, mimi mngenipata kwa hizi streets na gunia kubwa ile ya machokosh nikiokota plastic bottles."

Joanita Min Michelle:

"I lost KSh 400,000 to wash wash gang a few years ago. I thought I knew one member well, aliniruka na akaenda missing. We move on regardless."

Zippy Moraa:

"I was once a victim (KSh 200,000). I fell into depression and even wished nishike gun au niende Kitui that time, but I healed nikaachia tu God."

Passy Ma Travor's shylock scandal

Passy Ma Travor is accused of swindling investors over KSh 300 million through a well-planned scheme.

She allegedly lured her victims into a sham shylock business, promising to pay them over 20% interest on money invested.

They deposited the millions into her accounts, which she blew away on a lavish lifestyle before disappearing.