In a gripping case that has captivated the nation, three individuals, Abdul Razak Rehan, Mohammed Amin Suleiman, and Ebrahim Ahmed Ebrahim, have found themselves in the hot seat at the Milimani Law Courts.
The trio is accused of masterminding an elaborate scheme that defrauded a Pakistani national out of a staggering Sh116 million.
According to court documents, the three men allegedly lured their victim to Kenya with promises of lucrative opportunities in the scrap metal and car battery industry.
It all began when Ebrahim Ahmed Ebrahim reportedly convinced the foreigner to register a company in Kenya, asking for Sh7 million to facilitate the process.
The money was then handed over to Mohammed Amin Suleiman and Abdul Rian Shul, who falsely represented themselves as an accountant at the Registrar of Companies and a personal assistant in the Deputy President’s office, respectively.
But the deception didn’t stop there.
The court heard that the victim was coerced into making several more payments under the guise of warehouse rent, scrap metal and battery purchases, customs duties, and even special permits.
By the time the dust settled, the foreigner had been swindled out of Sh116 million.
A thorough investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that the documents and permits provided to the victim were all forgeries.
“These were not just ordinary con artists,” a source within the DCI noted.
“They orchestrated a well-coordinated scheme that took advantage of a trusting individual.”
The DCI also shared that the investigation, which involved tracking the suspects’ financial transactions and movements, ultimately led to their arrest.
“The trio thought they could outsmart the law, but our team’s diligence paid off,” remarked a senior officer from the DCI.
Appearing before the court, the three suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges. Despite the gravity of the allegations, they were granted a bond of Sh5 million each, plus one surety.
The case has been scheduled for mention on September 9, 2024.
The DCI, in a statement, reiterated its commitment to bringing fraudsters to justice, urging anyone who may have fallen victim to similar scams to report to the authorities immediately.
“We will leave no stone unturned in our quest to protect the public from such unscrupulous individuals,” the statement read.