Scammer Snaps Photos with Ruto and Top Govt Officials in Germany as Ksh 720M Job Scam Unravels

By REUBEN MUISONIK

In a jaw-dropping scandal, a dodgy job recruiter at the centre of a Ksh 720 million jobs scam was caught mingling with top government officials during President William Ruto’s recent trip to Germany – and the photos are raising more than a few eyebrows!

Meet Ceaser Wagicheru King’ori, the man behind Vintmark Travel Agency Ltd, a company accused of swindling hundreds of Kenyans out of their hard-earned cash with false promises of overseas jobs in Germany and Canada. King’ori’s scheme allegedly conned desperate job seekers by offering dream opportunities abroad that turned out to be nothing but a cruel hoax.

A Web of Lies

The scandal first blew up last year when King’ori’s name surfaced during an investigation into a fraudulent jobs racket involving flashy city pastor James Wanjohi, head of Jesus Culture Ministries Church. Wanjohi was accused of masterminding a Ksh 600 million scam, luring desperate Kenyans with fake overseas jobs.

The victims were promised lucrative placements but were left high and dry after forking out between Ksh 100,000 and Ksh 140,000. To make matters worse, many of them were hit with visa bans from the Canadian Embassy after submitting fake information provided by the scammers.

From Scandal to Stradom in Germany?

While Wanjohi took most of the heat initially, complaints against King’ori and his company quickly piled up at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Yet, instead of being brought to justice, King’ori somehow ended up rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty in Germany during President Ruto’s recent diplomatic visit aimed at securing legit overseas job placements for Kenyans.

Despite not being an official part of the delegation, King’ori managed to crash the party, snapping photos with none other than Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua at the signing of a major labour agreement in Berlin. These pictures, which quickly went viral, sparked outrage as King’ori’s victims watched their tormentor appear alongside the very people working to secure legitimate job opportunities abroad.

The Bigger The Scam, The Harder They Fall?

Investigators say King’ori’s tactics have become bolder as he continues to dodge accountability. When summoned for questioning last week by the DCI, King’ori cheekily claimed he was too busy in Germany and even shared a selfie with a Cabinet Secretary as proof of his whereabouts!

A top investigator fumed: “It’s like King’ori has become untouchable. He flaunts his connections while victims of his scam are left in the cold.”

The Victim’s Nightmare

The fallout from King’ori’s elaborate scam has left hundreds of Kenyans devastated. Victims like Samuel Kamando, Paul Mbatia, and Mary Wangari shared their horror stories of handing over Ksh 150,000 each, expecting to land jobs in Canada and the UK, only to be left empty-handed.

One victim, Matshediso Ndhlovu, said she paid Ksh 130,000 for a promised job in the UK, but instead of a life-changing opportunity, she was left penniless and heartbroken.

Nsimire Mindinga, who also forked out Ksh 150,000 for a job in Canada, said: “We were fed a bunch of lies. Now, I’m left with nothing.”

Ooutrage Gorws

The outrage online has reached fever pitch, with social media users slamming the government for allowing King’ori to get so close to top officials during such a high-profile diplomatic visit. Many are calling for a full investigation and demanding justice for the hundreds of victims left ruined by the fraudulent scheme.

With President Ruto’s Germany visit meant to provide hope for genuine job opportunities, King’ori’s sneaky presence has cast a shadow over the entire affair. The pressure is now on authorities to bring him to book – before more lives are destroyed.

Will this slippery scammer finally be caught? Or will he keep dodging justice, all while rubbing elbows with Kenya’s top brass? Stay tuned for the next shocking twist!