The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a man captured on a viral video tearing Kenyan banknotes. In a 27-minute video shared on social media, the man is seen placing stashes of money on the table, Ksh100 note bundles in particular, tearing the notes, one after another. “Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU) detectives have arrested a man who was wanted for allegedly mutilating Kenyan currency notes and flaunting the acts on TikTok,” stated the DCI. So what does the law say about Individuals caught tampering with the Kenyan Currency Notes? Under this duty, any act that positions the Kenyan Currency for use that is not intended for it often attracts enforcement.

Source: Daily Nation March 10, 2026 14:19 UTC