Author: Africa Scandals

Piyal Wijesiri and his wife, Priyangi, a couple of Indian origin, have been accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that promised overseas jobs in Canada in exchange for large sums of money. Victims claim they were duped out of hundreds of thousands, with no employment opportunities materialising. The case has sparked outrage as authorities have yet to take decisive action, raising questions about accountability and enforcement. “They have together cheated over fifty people by defrauding them of their cash and lying that they are in a position to help them get employment in Canada, Kenya, and Jordan, a fact they…

If you have not heard of Humphrey Mulindi Mathahana and Steve Ochieng Odiambo, then you need to use your Google search appropriately. These two are notorious fraudsters linked to a spate of gold -, diamond -, and minerals-related fraud. The DCI has, at a certain time, branded them dangerous. For instance, the two are facing criminal-related charges before Milimani Magistrate Nyaguthi. According to the charge sheet read in court, they jointly, on diverse dates between February 3, 2021, and March 5, 2021, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, conspired to defraud Emily Silaton Mututua, a director of Milestone Gemstone…

An insider has exposed how officials at the Mission In Action Baby Orphanage changed their tactics and became immoral, inhuman, and fraudulent. While speaking to this publication, Mr Madollar Mapesa spoke of greed and immorality among the ‘purported officials’. “This institution is used for personal gains by greedy individuals like Mrs Damaris Rigiri, Mr Cyras Kivuti, and Sandy Stirges, who for a long time continue to pose as directors since the passing of Ivan Budulica, who was the founder. She is an Australian national,” said Madollar. The whistleblower also said that “the alleged maid turned wife (Damaris Rigiri) to the…

City businessman David Kinyua Ndegwa found himself in trouble on Friday when he appeared in court to face charges of fraud. The businessman, according to the court papers, is linked to Sh6.8 million, where he lied that he was in a position to help an investor buy a three-bedroom house, a fact he knew to be false. The accused person was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi, where he denied the charges and urged the court to release him on bond. The court heard that he committed the offence on diverse dates between 31 days of October 2016 and…

 Lawyer Stephen Juma Ndeda Businessman cum fraudsters Mohammad Bashir Ibrahim and Kenyan scandalous lawyer Stephen Juma Ndeda, among others, are embroiled in a deadly electronic voting system fake tender scam. Alongside Mr. Martin Mwai, fake Brigadier General Daniel Otieno Odieki, and rogue Rodgers Obure Omwamba, they jointly defrauded the said businessman $195,000 after lying to him that they would get him the electronic voting tenders in Kenya. According to documents in our possession, they are said to have defrauded the Dubai-based businessman by falsely pretending that they were in a position to help him get a world-class tender involving electronic…

Sheila Nkatha Muthee, a prominent High Court advocate, has recently gained public attention for her legal troubles. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, she appeared at the Mombasa Court in Mombasa County, facing accusations of stealing Ksh 17,500,000, part of a larger sum of Sh 52,500,000 from the sale of a property owned by Mr. Cripsy Limited. Despite her denial of the charges, the case has spotlighted her controversial career. In this article, we delve into the allegations, her background, and the web of connections that have fueled her meteoric rise in the legal field. The Allegations Against Sheila Nkatha Muthee…

Stephen Juma Ndeda, a City lawyer, has been implicated in fraud and various criminal activities. He is allegedly accused of defrauding digital multi-media journalists and withholding their payments. Recently, he appeared before the Chiefs Magistrates’ Court at Kahawa, facing charges of Forgery, Uttering Forged Documents, and Money Laundering. Read: Court, DCI, confirms that lawyer Stephen Ndeda leads in Money Laundering and fraud schemes. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed his involvement in a series of offenses that took place in June 2020. Stephen Juma Ndeda’s arrest and subsequent arraignment in Court followed a comprehensive investigation conducted by detectives, prompted…

Notorious Commercial Director at Capital FM Farida Idris Mohamed is in trouble with the court for plotting to kill her ex-lover contrary to the law. The court heard that Farida vowed to kill her husband with her own hands, and if he failed to die, she would hire some hitmen to complete the process of murder. She is said to have sent the complainant the said text messages with the intention of preparing him for his death. When he appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyin, she denied all seven counts of threatening to kill her former lover, Hussein Aila…

City pilot Eric Agolla Lugalia, a well-known figure in Kenya’s aviation sector and the managing director of Air Afrik Aviation Ltd, has launched a surprising campaign to defend himself in a high-stakes legal battle involving Sh722 million. Lugalia’s defense efforts follow years after his involvement in a controversial fraud case, reigniting public interest in his career and character. Through a recent press conference, Lugalia addressed claims against Stanbic Bank executives in an attempt to counter allegations in a complex financial dispute. This article delves into the details of Lugalia’s defense, the role of Stanbic Bank, and the implications of the…

Former Nakuru Governor candidate Nicholas Karunjigi Munyua faces charges of forging documents to acquire land worth Sh70M. Arraigned at Milimani Law Courts, he denied all allegations, including conspiracy and fraud. Nicholas Karunjigi Munyua who vied for the position of Governor during the last elections denied the charges before Magistrate Dolphina Alego. He was charged with making a document without authority against Section 357(a) as read with Section 357(b) of the penal code. The court was informed that on April 26, 2023, at an unknown place and with intentions of defrauding, he made a certificate of lease for LR No. Nairobi…