Probe syndicate using my name to swindle Homa Bay job seekers, Woman Rep Osogo tells DCI

Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo Bensouda has appealed to the detectives to probe incidences where some people use her name to con residents.

The suspects are reportedly calling residents using different phone numbers and asking for bribes to access job opportunities.

Osogo argued that the syndicate targets graduates who are known to be in dire need of job opportunities in government.

The majority of the people who have fallen victim to the conman-ship are those seeking employment with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Public Service Commission (PSC).

Some of the suspected criminals using the name of Osogo to execute their illegal deeds claim they were sent by her.

The Woma Rep urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Homa Bay to expedite the probe and arrest the people who solicit money from residents.

“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities for investigations. I appeal to detectives to expedite the probe to stop our people from continuous loss of money,” Osogo said.

Speaking when she distributed more than 15,000 bales of sanitary towels to adolescent girls in Kabondo Kasipul constituency on Monday, Osogo the matter was reported to the county commissioner Moses Lilan.

She urged residents who have been conned to as well record statements with police to enhance apprehension of the perpetrators.

The woman representative told the residents to shun the conmen, adding that her office is not an employment bureau.

“I tell residents to be careful with people asking them to pay to get job opportunities. Reject anybody who demands money in exchange of a job for you,” she added.

Osogo said her office is committed to ensuring that girls acquire education to enable them to achieve their dreams in life.

Adolescent girls were urged to report cases of sexual molestation for legal action.

“Sanitary pads programme enables our girls to remain in school and focus on their academics. We want them to work hard and report sex pests in their midst for appropriate action,” Osogo said.

Lilan said he had received the information about the incident and is under investigation. Some of the suspects have been arrested for further interrogations.

“Let Homa Bay residents report such issues for more arrests,” Lilan said.