The suspect, identified as Victor Ochieng Odhiambo, was intercepted shortly after landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from South Korea aboard an Etihad Airways flight.
Immigration officers acted on a prior stop order issued by the Officer in Charge of Immigration, moving swiftly to detain Odhiambo immediately after he cleared customs.
The stop order had been issued following intelligence received about the suspect, enabling authorities to prevent him from leaving the airport or avoiding arrest.
According to the DCI, Odhiambo is wanted for offences including forgery contrary to Section 345 as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code, as well as uttering a false document under Section 353.
Detectives allege that the suspect used falsified academic credentials to unlawfully obtain a position as a Senior ICT Officer, a role that requires high levels of technical competence and integrity.
“Detectives believe the falsified academic credentials were used to unlawfully secure employment as a Senior ICT Officer, a position of significant responsibility that demands high integrity and technical competence,” the DCI said in a statement.
The case has drawn attention because it highlights growing concerns about the use of fake qualifications to gain employment in sensitive public service roles.
Authorities say such actions undermine public trust and compromise service delivery in key government departments.
Following his arrest at JKIA, Odhiambo was taken to Muthaiga Police Station for detention and processing.
He was later presented in court, where prosecutors are expected to file formal charges.
Investigators say they are also working to trace the origin of the falsified documents and to determine whether any other individuals or networks were involved in the alleged forgery.
Legal experts note that the charges Odhiambo faces carry significant penalties if proven in court.
Forgery and uttering false documents are serious offences, particularly when linked to the public service, where honesty and accuracy in documentation are critical.
The DCI has urged employers across both the public and private sectors to verify academic and professional qualifications thoroughly before recruitment.
They emphasized that failure to do so not only encourages fraud but also risks placing unqualified individuals in positions of responsibility.