Patroba Odhiambo Tobias, popularly known as “Ishmael,” and Nairobi-based lawyer Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe have been charged over a fake gold deal that allegedly defrauded two individuals of more than KSh 35 million. Prosecutors say the two convinced their victims that they could supply 400 kilograms of gold bars, a claim that later proved false. One
A Milimani Court today heard a case in which two Equity Bank employees allegedly used tricks to defraud Sh 4 million from the bank. The two, Elijah Ndungu Gachanja and Kevin Omato Manwa, were charged before a Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate, Rose Ndobi, where they denied the charges and pleaded for lenient bond terms for
Kenya has witnessed several tax evasion cases in recent years, raising public concern about accountability. One name that continues to surface is mr Jatin Aswani, an Indian national whose alleged financial activities have drawn attention to gaps within the country’s tax and immigration enforcement systems. For years, Mr. Jatin Aswani operated in Kenya, conducting transactions
City Barbar John Jebose John Jebose, who appeared before City Court Chief Magistrate Rhodah Yator, pleaded not guilty and was released on a cash bail of ksh 100,000. Or a bond of Ksh 200,000. With the state not opposing bond or cash bail, the accused’s lawyer pleaded with the court to be lenient since
In the latest crackdown on fraud, a “get rich quick” scheme masterminded by Michael Otieno Onyango and Andrew Clifford Otieno has been dismantled, thanks to the relentless efforts of detectives. The duo is implicated in a USD 5.6 million fraud scheme targeting an American businesswoman. The con involved luring the foreigner into what appeared to
Once hailed as a trailblazer in Kenya’s education-tech space, Tonee Ndungu — founder of Kytabu Company Limited — is now fighting serious fraudallegations in court. What began as a promising investment in a rising startup has turned into a bitter legal showdown over lost millions. Court filings at the High Court in Nairobi detail claims
Jackson Apollo Ananda and Alvin Oduya Atieno are facing fresh charges after a case involving an alleged fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme was consolidated. The two appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo, where they pleaded not guilty to charges of obtaining money by false pretences and conspiracy to defraud. According to the prosecution, the duo,
David Waweru Kamotho Faces KSh 8.9 Million Fraud Charge in Nairobi A Nairobi businessman, David Waweru Kamotho, has been charged in court for allegedly tricking another businessman into paying him more than KSh 8.9 million. The case was mentioned before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, where Kamotho denied all charges. According to the charge sheet,
Embakasi East poll Loser and scandalous politician Francis Mureithi Wambugu is under storm following massive revelations of fraud and cheating that have left victims in pain and bitter struggle. Despite him and his associate using his company to defraud a powerful Eritrean diplomat out of Sh320 million. The politician faces another fraud scandal, allegedly defrauding
Titus Ndocha Nyakundi in Court A Kisii County man has been arraigned in court for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of more than Sh10 million in a fake green tea transaction. Titus Ndocha Nyakundi is accused of obtaining Sh10,297,469 from Anastacia Wanja Thinguri by falsely claiming he would purchase green tea on her behalf, a promise
Vincent Omondi Onyango, who is charged with stealing A city businessman has been charged with stealing precious stones worth millions of shillings from two men last month, contrary to the law. Vincent Omondi Onyango was charged with stealing three pieces of green garnet precious stones of 8.6 carats valued at Sh1,046,520, belonging to Duncan Muendo
David Onyango Ochanda is allegedly at the centre of a high-profile fraud case. He is charged with masterminding a multimillion-shilling scheme that allegedly defrauded an American investor of an astounding Ksh. 223 million in a fraudulent gold transaction. The case has already drawn attention from both domestic and foreign audiences, raising grave concerns regarding Kenya’s
The scandal involving Leonard Njeru Muriuki’s corruption over the Sh433 million KNH oxygen plant project has brought attention to Kenya’s problematic procurement system and sparked new worries about political favoritism and accountability in important public projects. Currently, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is promoting Muriuki, a little-known businessman turned politician, as a front-runner for
Evans Harry Nandwa in court over 58M Suspected fraudster Evans Harry Nandwa has been charged in court for allegedly defrauding the famous NCBA bank to the tune of Sh 57 million. According to the court papers, the accused person was reportedly contracted on June 6, 2025, to conduct system maintenance and upgrade the bank’s mobile
Once again, widespread tax evasion has been exposed, rocking Kenya’s faltering economy. At the heart of this scandal is Deepak Rajoriya, the director of Oki General Trading Kenya Limited, who now stands accused of orchestrating one of the country’s most elaborate tax fraud schemes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently conducted investigations that revealed how
Elias Kemboi Korir Over the years, fraudsters have lured gullible people into losing millions of dollars in gold scams that have spread throughout Africa, Europe, and Asia. an extensive list of well-known individuals connected to comparable syndicates, such as Elvis Ouma Muga, Edwin Oduk, and Jared Kiasa Otieno. However, even more attention has been drawn
Abbas Badru Omuyoma The case against businessman Abbas Badru Omuyoma, also known as Yuri Sande Ismael, for gold frauds totalling Sh8.1 million has been delayed once more. Following the absence of trial court magistrate Robinson Ondieki, the anticipated crucial hearing has now been rescheduled for September. Concerns that powerful fraud suspects continue to profit from
Honey Khatwani A jaw-dropping corporate scandal has erupted in Nairobi’s business scene after a top executive, Honey Khatwani, at OKI General Trading Limited, was dragged to court over allegations of stealing a mind-blowing Ksh. 356 million from the very company he helped run. Honey Khatwani, a well-known director at the firm, was arraigned before Milimani
Emmanuel Charles Osore Michael Otieno Owano A man linked to Ford Kenya and a close buddy of Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, alongside a city advocate, has been charged with Sh 62M fraud. Emmanuel Charles Osore and Michael Otieno Owano were charged at a Milimani Court, respectively, after they defrauded the businessman of Sh62M, contrary to the
Businessman Kenneth Njiru Njagi has been charged in court for allegedly defrauding a car dealer of Sh 9.8 million and failing to deliver. The court heard that the controversial Kenneth Njiru Njagi was a frequent offender who had been charged before with similar offences The accused person was charged alongside his company, UK Imports Limited,
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