By FARHIYA HUSSEINMore by this AuthorA man who disappeared with over Sh7 million belonging to Muslims who were planning to go on Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia last year has been arrested in Somalia. Through its official Twitter account, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said a multi-agency team managed to arrest Nur Hassan Abdi. Related Stories Agent swindles Hajj pilgrims Sh12mAdvertisementSources close to Mr Abdi told the Nation that the man is known for being a Madrassa teacher who helps children study Islam but they were shocked when they heard that he had disappeared with people’s money. He is said to have disappeared with the victims’ passports after being paid between Sh350,000 and Sh400,000 by each prospective pilgrim. Supkem confirmed to the Nation that Mr Abdi and his agency had been duly registered.

Source: Daily Nation January 13, 2020 10:07 UTC