Rise And Fall Of Passy Ma Travor: How Businesswoman Enticed Kenyans With Investment Scheme

• Passy Ma Travor was once a woman clinging to life in a hospital bed but managed to jostle herself back to life
• She became a vocal HIV activist and built a reputation as a businessman who hustled in a way that could be taught in schools
• That was until her house of cards collapsed, leaving behind investors counting losses to the tune of KSh 300 million

Pascaline Peter, popularly known as Passy Ma Travor, was once hailed as a promising businesswoman and HIV activist.

However, she is now at the centre of a massive investment scam that has left many Kenyans in financial ruin.

A look at her story points to a well-orchestrated scheme that took years to win trust and lure unsuspecting investors.

TUKO.co.ke delves into the rise and fall of the woman who pulled what has become known on the streets as the Kantafu Heist.

The allure of high returns

Passy Ma Travor’s investment scheme promised high returns and zero-interest loans, enticing many Kenyans to invest their hard-earned money.

Investors were lured by the promise of a 30% return on their investments, which seemed too good to pass up.

Her charm and persuasive tactics convinced many to trust her with substantial sums of money.

The lavish lifestyle

Passy’s lifestyle became increasingly extravagant as the investments poured in, and she was loud about it.

She built a luxurious mansion in Kantafu, complete with state-of-the-art amenities, including a water fountain.

Her social media was filled with images of lavish parties, exotic travels, and a life of opulence, all funded by the investments of unsuspecting Kenyans.

The grand collapse

The scheme began to unravel in August 2024 when investors started demanding their returns.

Passy left a cryptic message on her WhatsApp group and disappeared, leaving behind a trail of financial devastation.

Reports indicate that as of the time her house of cards collapsed, she had swindled over KSh 300 million from her investors.

Her phones went unanswered, and her whereabouts have remained unknown for nearly two weeks.

The aftermath

Tens of victims who fell prey to the scam are now left grappling with significant financial losses.

Many had invested their life savings, hoping for the promised returns.

The police in Ruai are said to have launched an investigation, but the chances of recovering the lost funds remain slim.

As the investigation continues, the affected investors hope for justice and a chance to rebuild their lives.

Passy's victims speak out

One of the victims, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared her ordeal, stating that she invested KSh 2 million.

However, she now regrets the decision to invest after Passy disappeared with all her money.

“She made us believe that our money was safe and that we would get significant returns. Now, we are left with debts and shattered dreams,” the victim lamented.

As the victims seek justice, the luxurious mansion in Kantafu remains a stark reminder of the alleged deceit that has left many in financial ruin.