DCI rescues 30 women trapped in Ongata Rongai house, seven laptops seized

DCI rescues 30 women trapped in Ongata Rongai house, seven laptops seized

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The women were found following a night raid in the Rimpa area of Ongata Rongai, leading to the recovery of mobile phones, laptops, and other items believed to have been used in the commission of the offences.

A group of 30 women aged between 19 and 27 years were allegedly found trapped in a house in Ongata Rongai, suspected to have been used by criminals for the production of obscene content, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said on Friday.
According to the DCI, the women were found following a night raid in the Rimpa area of Ongata Rongai, leading to the recovery of mobile phones, laptops, and other items believed to have been used in the commission of the offences.
“A search of the house led to the recovery of seven laptops fitted with cameras and other equipment believed to be used in the production of obscene content. The suspects have been taken into custody at Ongata Rongai Police Station, where investigations are ongoing ahead of their arraignment,” the Directorate said.
Police believe the house has been a den for the commercial production of explicit content. They added that the group was found following a tip‑off from members of the public.
At the same time, in neighbouring Kiserian, detectives launched another operation in response to credible intelligence about young women being lured by false promises of domestic jobs.
“Instead of a haven, these women found themselves entangled in a web of sexual exploitation and commercial prostitution,” the DCI said, adding that a total of 18 women were rescued from this grim reality and placed under police protection as efforts to nab the prime suspect continue.
The Directorate said its detectives are pursuing crucial leads to bring the individual to justice.
“Arrangements are being made to provide the rescued women with safe, appropriate shelter and comprehensive holistic support services, including psychosocial counselling and medical care, to ensure their safety, dignity, and successful reintegration,” the DCI reiterated.
“The DCI remains unwavering in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks that profit from sexual exploitation and the production of obscene material. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing to establish the full extent of the operations, identify additional suspects, and ensure that all those responsible are held accountable.”

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