The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a manhunt for a suspected international fraudster after the suspect conned two business premises in Mombasa.

In a detailed sequence posted on the DCI KENYA official social media pages, the DCI stated that detectives based in Mombasa have launched a manhunt for for the individual of South Sudan origin.

They believe the suspect is an international serial fraudster with fraud cases stretching from as far as Melbourne in Australia, to  Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi in the country’s capital.

"The self-styled millionaire with various names  including Don Solomon a.k.a. Mukisa Okello a.k.a. Tony Taban Suleiman Malish a.k.a. Yee a.ka.a Big Papa is wanted for depositing a bad cheque of Sh599,950 in favour of Naivas Limited and fraudulently obtaining 10 television sets of 55”  from Naivas Mwembe Tayari branch, on March 8, 2023," the DCI said.

It is believed that around the same time, Big Papa also fraudulently obtained assorted steel rods from Bayfair Hardware at Bombolulu in Mombasa valued at Sh842,000, by depositing a bad cheque of 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.

According to the statement, Don Solomon as he is also referred to has previously been arraigned at the Milimani law courts for forgery and being in the country illegally.

He has also been accused of obtaining services from top 5-star hotels  in the capital city and sneaking out without paying. 

"In one such establishment along Chiromo Road, the man on the run failed to pay a bill of Sh1.045 Million after spending days  at the luxury facility," said part of the statement.

Big Papa who flaunts a flashy lifestyle is believed to have also heartbroken the hearts of a dozen city girls who fell for his life on the first lane antiques.

"In Uganda, he is believed to have previously gifted a TV host a sleek automobile, that was later discovered to have been stolen from Congo DRC by Ugandan authorities," the statement said.  

The suspect is also accused of fraud and related offenses at various banks in Melbourne Capital, Victoria State in Australia.

The DCI have called on any Kenyans who might be aware of his whereabouts to report immediately as Big Papa who is currently on the run was recently spotted in Roysambu’s Mirema Drive where he is believed to be dwelling and has since evaded a police dragnet twice.