Jimi Wanjigi Demands Return of Ksh.8.5 Million in Seized Items
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has taken legal action to compel Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) head Amin Mohamed Ibrahim to return items valued at over Ksh.8.5 million (approximately USD 68,801) that were allegedly seized from his residence on August 8, 2024.
In his court filing, Wanjigi has enumerated 36 items, including high-end smartphones, laptops, jewelry, and cash, which he asserts were taken during a police raid at his home.
Wanjigi informed the court that authorities unlawfully confiscated an iPhone 15 ProMax, an iPhone 14, two Samsung Flip 5 devices, and a home communication device from his property.
His list of missing items also includes an Apple laptop (Serial No. CO2VK229HTD5), an Apple iPad (Serial No. DMPCXOIFNTH4), another Apple i-Pad (Serial No. P7YG49F07K), a third Apple i-Pad (Serial No. DMPCTON6NTJ2 k), a Samsung tablet (Serial No. R52T404WEGE), and a DVR (HIKVISION Network Video Recorder Model DS-9632NI-18 Serial No. D05619843).
The stolen jewelry collection features several high-value items, including Cartier Hoop Love Earrings in rose gold worth $2,080; Juste Un Clou Ring in yellow gold worth $1,320; Love Ring with three diamonds in yellow gold valued at $4,100; and two pairs of Pave Diamond Stud Earrings, one in white gold and the other in rose gold, each valued at $9,400.
Wanjigi’s list also includes Cartier Trinity Earrings valued at $2,000 and a Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra pendant valued at $3,000.
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Additional missing jewelry includes an Elias Baguette Ring with diamonds worth $1,000; Prada crystal-embellished stud earrings worth $830; a Mejuri Slim Signet Ring valued at $208; a Mejuri Duo Beaded Stacker Ring worth $48; and a Mejuri Beaded Ring.
Other items reported missing are a Mejuri Gemstone Coil Ring valued at $128; a Hermes Clic H Bracelet valued at $700; a Patek Philippe Calatrava worth $10,000; a Casio Dual Time Film Watch Vintage valued at $2,000; and Apple AirPods Max worth $800.
Wanjigi also listed a Bose Ultra open Earbuds (x2) valued at $800; a Bose QuietComfort limited edition worth $300; a Sony WH-1000XM5 valued at $400; old cut diamond stud earrings valued at $16,609; and $570 reportedly taken from Irene Wanjigi, Mary Wambui, and one of Wanjigi’s staff members.
The application requests the court to order the return of the illegally seized items and to prevent the defendants or their agents from confiscating or destroying any property belonging to the plaintiffs until the matter is resolved.
Wanjigi had previously sought to block his arrest related to the ‘Nane Nane’ protests in Nairobi in August, alleging that police used tear gas against him and attempted to forcefully enter his residence on 44 Muthaiga Road for an arrest.
Wanjigi has also disputed police claims that teargas canisters and other items were seized from one of his escort vehicles outside his home, asserting that the vehicle and the discovered items are not related to him or his associates.
The High Court has since issued an order prohibiting the police from arresting or detaining Wanjigi.
Jimi Wanjigi Demands Return of Ksh.8.5 Million in Seized Items
