The suspects, identified as Fadhili Lawrence, Atemba Lawrence, and Electrine Okwako, were arrested after detectives traced them to a hideout through forensic intelligence.
According to the DCI, officers had been tracking the group for several days after receiving reports from the public about fake notes being used in different parts of the coastal region.
Through careful investigations and surveillance, detectives linked the trio to a wider network believed to have been distributing counterfeit cash along the coastline.
During the raid, officers recovered Ksh. 1.7 million in fake currency, most of it in counterfeit Ksh. 1,000 notes.
Detectives said the quality of the fake money suggested that the suspects were working as part of a more organised operation with access to advanced printing equipment.
In a statement, the DCI explained that preliminary findings showed the three were not working alone.
“Initial investigations indicate that the suspects play a major role in a broader criminal network suspected of supplying fake money in several parts of the coast,” the agency stated.
The three suspects are now being held in custody as detectives continue with deeper investigations.
They are expected to be arraigned in court once the necessary paperwork and evidence analysis are complete.
Meanwhile, officers have launched a manhunt for other members of the syndicate who are believed to have escaped during the operation or are operating in nearby towns.
The DCI has urged members of the public to remain alert and report any suspicious transactions, especially involving high-value cash notes.