Businessman claims woman he met at Ibiza Club conned him out of Sh335,000
A Nairobi businessman has claimed that a woman he met at Ibiza Club tricked him into losing Sh335,000, stressing that, contrary to public speculation, he never slept with her.
The man says what began as a casual night out soon turned into a costly deception. He described the woman as confident and friendly, adding that she gained his trust before convincing him to send her money for what he later discovered was a fake transaction.
“There was no romantic involvement. It was a con game, not a love story,” he said.
The case adds to a growing trend of scams involving women popularly known as “Mchele Babes” who allegedly drug or deceive unsuspecting men in city clubs.
In recent months, several men have reported waking up in strange locations after being drugged, only to find their money or valuables missing.
In one Karen case, a man lost a licensed firearm and cash, while another victim in Nairobi reported losing Sh400,000 after an encounter with a woman he had just met.
Police have linked similar cases, including a robbery worth Sh560,000, to organised groups operating in entertainment hotspots.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has repeatedly cautioned revellers against leaving their drinks unattended and warned against sharing personal or financial details with strangers.
Under Kenyan law, obtaining money through false pretences and using stupefying drugs without consent are serious offences that attract heavy penalties, including imprisonment.
Experts note that many victims, particularly men, hesitate to report such incidents due to embarrassment or fear of ridicule. This silence allows the perpetrators to continue operating with ease.
“Shame and social stigma often prevent victims from speaking up, which is why these scams persist,” a Nairobi-based criminologist explained.
While the businessman’s claims are yet to be officially verified, his account mirrors other reports of deception in Nairobi’s entertainment scene.
Authorities are urging Kenyans to report suspicious encounters immediately and avoid carrying or transferring large sums of money during social outings.
For many, the incident serves as a warning that nightlife excitement can quickly turn into regret when trust meets trickery.
