The DCI is seeking Stephenson Oduor Ouma over alleged insurance premium fraud.
Detectives seek Stephenson Oduor Ouma, alias Kodhek, following a Milimani court arrest warrant over alleged insurance premium theft.
A DCI manhunt is underway for Stephenson Oduor Ouma, alias Kodhek, over alleged insurance premium fraud. Investigators allege that he misappropriated premiums while working with Signature Insurance Agency.
In a public notice, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said Ouma faces allegations of conspiracy to defraud and stealing by agent. The agency has asked anyone who knows his whereabouts to provide information to help detectives locate him.
Court warrant behind DCI manhunt
The Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court issued an arrest warrant for Ouma in Criminal Case No. E647 of 2023. Detectives are seeking to bring him before the court to answer the charges.
The conspiracy to defraud allegation falls under Section 317 of the Penal Code. Meanwhile, the stealing by agent allegation falls under Section 283(3) of the same law.
The allegations concern insurance premiums handled during Ouma’s work with Signature Insurance Agency. However, the public notice does not detail the individual transactions involved.
How to share information with investigators
The DCI urged members of the public to share information that could assist in Ouma’s arrest. It directed tip-offs to its anonymous, toll-free hotline, 0800 722 203.
Members of the public can also contact investigators through WhatsApp on 0709 570 000. Alternatively, they can report information at the nearest police station.
The agency also listed the National Police Emergency numbers 999, 911 and 112 as reporting channels. It said information submitted through anonymous channels could help investigators establish the suspect’s whereabouts.
Ouma remains wanted as detectives pursue his arrest under the court warrant.
