Kenya Police have arrested four suspects in two separate operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), foiling what authorities described as major attempts involving immigration fraud and suspected human trafficking.
In a statement shared on X, the Kenya Police Service said vigilant officers intercepted the suspects as they attempted to travel to Europe using forged travel documents.
The arrests highlight ongoing concerns over the use of Kenyan transit points in international trafficking and illegal migration networks.
In the first incident, officers arrested Iman Dib, who was preparing to board a flight to Amsterdam.
Police said Dib was found in possession of a forged Bosnia and Herzegovina visa, raising immediate red flags during routine checks.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Samira Dib, identified as the facilitator of the journey. Authorities said Samira Dib will face charges linked to human trafficking and immigration-related offences.
In a separate operation at the same airport, officers arrested Ahmed Eltayeb, a Sudanese national who was traveling to the United Kingdom.
Police said Eltayeb was found with a forged UK residence permit during screening. His Kenyan facilitator, Abdullahi Ali, was also arrested in connection with the incident.
Police said the suspects are being held as investigations continue, with plans to arraign them in court. The cases will involve charges related to forgery, immigration fraud, and human trafficking under Kenyan law.
The Kenya Police Service said the arrests demonstrate strengthened surveillance and intelligence-led operations at JKIA, one of the region’s busiest international airports.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to dismantling trafficking networks and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
Human trafficking remains a transnational crime affecting Kenya both as a source and transit country, with security agencies under pressure to curb document fraud and illegal migration routes.