High-Profile Facebook Swindler Arrested: Pascaline Peter, aka Passy Ma Trevor, in Custody
Pascaline Peter, also known as Passy Ma Trevor, was arrested at her Kantafu home late last night for orchestrating a major investment scam totaling Kes. 350 million. Operating under Pafrim Investment Limited, Peter promised investors a 30 percent return, but payments eventually halted, leaving many with significant financial losses. Victims, primarily from Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, shared their distressing experiences, revealing losses of up to Sh5 million. Peter is currently in custody at Kasarani Police Station as investigations continue.
Pascaline Peter, widely known as Passy Ma Trevor, was arrested late last night at her residence in Kantafu, in connection with a massive investment scam involving Kes. 350 million. Peter is currently being held at Kasarani Police Station, facing serious allegations related to fraudulent financial activities.
The arrest follows an extensive investigation into a scheme operated by Peter under the guise of Pafrim Investment Limited. Promising investors a 30 percent return on their investments, the scheme initially appeared legitimate, with regular interest payments reassuring participants. However, the situation deteriorated rapidly as payments became increasingly delayed and eventually ceased altogether.
The victims of the scam, primarily hailing from Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, are grappling with substantial financial losses. Many of them chose to remain anonymous while sharing their harrowing experiences, citing fears of public shame.
One notable victim recounted her story, revealing an initial investment of Sh100,000. Encouraged by the apparent returns, she reinvested the money several times. Despite withdrawing interest payments sporadically, she eventually lost over Sh5 million after the promised returns stopped. "First I started with 100k, then I went another 100k, another 100k, and then I was not picking my interest for a while,” she said, lamenting the betrayal by someone she considered a friend.
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Another investor, who had invested nearly Sh1 million, reported that despite initial skepticism, the consistent returns convinced him to invest more. Unfortunately, his trust was misplaced, as he was left with only Sh94,000 of his original investment after the promised returns ceased.
A group of eight investors traveled from Ruaka and Kitengela in a desperate bid to find Peter, but their efforts were in vain.
The case highlights the growing need for vigilance and due diligence among investors, particularly in schemes promising unusually high returns. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the scam, aiming to recover the lost funds and bring justice to those affected.
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