Senator Allan Chesang Denies DCI Report of Involvement in Fake Gold Scam
Allan Chesang, senator for Trans-Nzoia, has denied the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) allegations that he was involved in a phony gold scam in the country.
Senator alleged on Sunday that DCI allegations had harmed his reputation.
“I will take all necessary legal actions to address these false claims and protect my name. Investigations must be conducted diligently to uncover the truth,” he stated.
The Senator also denied involvement in the trade, which is associated with ostentatious living and extravagance, particularly in Nairobi.
Three individuals have since been detained in the Runda estate of Nairobi for their involvement in the fraud.
Chesang also accused a local news organization of dragging his name into the case, contending that the news was unreliable.
He argued that such allegations must be investigated before being reported.
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“I am not in custody, and these accusations are false. I urge you to uphold responsible journalism and fact-check before sharing such damaging information,” he added.
According to the DCI, the perpetrators targeted a South African national who had been instructed to initiate the transaction in Kilimani.
“The victim had been directed to Kilimani where he was picked before being driven to Runda, where the deal was to be sealed. Unbeknownst to the scammers, detectives had laid an ambush close to Momesa Vale from where they struck and made the arrests,” DCI wrote.
The South African national allegedly purchased 30 kilograms of gold that were to be transported from Sierra Leone to Dubai via Kenya, and his complaint to the DCI led to a seizure.
During the investigation conducted in the upscale neighborhood, DC recovered, among other items, counterfeit U.S. dollars, an induction melting machine, and a mineral export permit.
The three were detained at the Kilimani Police Station pending their court appearance.
Senator Allan Chesang Denies DCI Report of Involvement in Fake Gold Scam
