Scam Saga: Woman Accused of Using Raila’s Name in Sh25m Nigerian Investor Fraud
A female entrepreneur faces charges for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities by using the name of opposition leader Raila Odinga to swindle a Nigerian investor out of Sh25 million.
Faith Mwikali Ndiwa purportedly received funds from Nigerian national Jude Olabwayo Veracruz Veracruz under the guise of financing the procurement of anti-malaria nets for the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa).
It’s alleged that Ndiwa misled the investor, claiming that the contract for supplying Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) was for Mr. Odinga’s son-in-law, who purportedly lacked funds to complete the project and sought financial backing.
According to proceedings at Milimani Law Court, Ms. Mwikali utilized her companies, Ashley Dylan Limited and Faizel Limited, to secure a tender to provide Kemsa with Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs).
The accusation suggests that the investor was promised a profit margin after transferring the Sh25 million to fulfill his part of the deal, allegedly influenced by the deception presented.
The charge asserts that Veracruz wouldn’t have invested the money had he not been misled in this manner.
Allegedly, the accused obtained the funds on various occasions between June and December 2022 in Nairobi County.
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Additionally, Ms. Mwikali faces charges of forging a Framework Contract number IFT NO GF ATM MAL NFM-19/20-OIT-004 between Kemsa and Ashley Dylan Limited, purportedly for the supply of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets, with the intent to defraud.
She is also accused of tampering with the aforementioned contract between her company and Kemsa, presenting it as a legitimate agreement for the supply of Insecticidal Nets.
Furthermore, Ms. Mwikali is alleged to have falsified an amendment to the Framework Contract between her company and Kemsa.
Before Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi at Milimani Law Court, the accused pleaded not guilty to all eight counts of forgery, falsifying contract documents, and obtaining money through deception.
While seeking bail, the accused faced opposition from prosecution counsel Naomi Wanjiru, who argued that the police should provide an affidavit outlining reasons for declining bail.
Scam Saga: Woman Accused of Using Raila’s Name in Sh25m Nigerian Investor Fraud