Kenyan Senator Accused of Defrauding Members of UAE Royal Family of Sh400 Million

Kenyan Senator Accused of Defrauding Members of UAE Royal Family of Sh400 Million

A Kenyan Senator is being investigated for allegedly defrauding members of the United Arab Emirates royal family of millions of shillings.

The Standard reports that the politician is among six individuals accused of robbing members of the UAE royal family of Sh400 million.

Investigations were launched after the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum protested.

The Senator is alleged to have hoodwinked the Dubai rulers to believe that he could help them secure the release of gold that had been impounded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The Standard says that investigators have established that the Senator even flew to Dubai to meet with the members of the royal family.

During the meeting, he allegedly promised to use his connections to have the 5 tonnes of gold released.

This was the first consignment of 23 tonnes of gold the UAE had bought from DRC Congo and was seized by Kenyan authorities at the JKIA.

Also being investigated over the scam is a businessman who owns a private jet leasing firm that operates from the Wilson airport and another unnamed politician.

The Standard reports that the suspects have denied any involvement in the ploy.

Investigations have revealed that the con scheme began on September 25th, 2018, when the Senator allegedly approached a nephew of Sheikh Maktoum, Ali Zandi, who represents Zlivia, a Dubai-based gold trading firm.

The suspects had promised to deliver the gold from Congo, which was to be ferried by road through Uganda to Kenya. They demanded cash to facilitate transportation.

On September 27th, the suspects claimed that the consignment had been detained by customs officials at JKIA and the Senator allegedly flew to Dubai again seeking further financial assistance for the release of the gold.

However, Zandi declined and instead traveled to Nairobi to follow up the matter only to discover he had been played.

Two Russians have already been arraigned in court in relation to the scam and were charged with obtaining money under false pretense.

The UAE rulers have reportedly sought the help of Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang' i to recover their gold and money.

Comments

Sukuma (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 08:34am

Now, political corruption tentacles are becoming an export commodity. No need to hide the name of the Senator. He or she is a thief and must be exposed.

Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 10:02am

The Congo gold scam is part of the larger Nigerian 419 scams. It has been going on for years. Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo is a good example of people who have lost million of dollars in this scam. The rule of the thumb is "if it is too good to be true it probably isn't". Always be suspicious of people or situations that offer a large benefit for very little in return. Always be careful when you are dealing with Nigerians, they are manifestation of evil. The alleged Senator should also be impeached and prosecuted for engaging in criminal activity

Kijana (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 10:25am

Expose this Senator, we’re being led by very greedy leaders. Let’s pray hard Kenya does not join the list of failed states because of poor leadership.

Imara Daima (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 12:49pm

@Kijana: Maombi (prayers) ni kupoteza wakati na kumtukana MWUMBAJI MKUU aliyetupatia akili ambayo ni lazima tuitumie kila nukta, dakika, saa, siku, wiki, mwezi, mwaka, na pia karne (century).

Kuna msemo mmoja wa lugha ya Kiingereza ambao unasema, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride." Maana yake ni hii, kama maombi yangalikuwa ya kweli, nchi ya Kenya ingalikuwa sasa "bustani ya Aden!" au "paradise" kwa Kiingereza!

Badala ya kupoteza wakati na maombi, ni lazima jela zijengwe na kuwatia wote wanaofanya ufisadi, na kuchukua kila kitu walicho nacho mara moja kwa manufaa ya umma. Kama wakianza kufanya hivyo leo, Kenya itakuwa "bustani ya Aden!" kuanzia kesho.

Ningependa kuona "bustani ya Aden!" nikiwa ningali hai hapa duniani (still alive) kwa sababu, hakuna maisha yoyote ambayo yapo baada ya kufa. Yeyote anayeamini ya kwamba kuna maisha mengine baada ya kufa, amepigwa msasa mkali sana na mafisi (viongozi wa makanisa na misikiti). Hata hadithi ya "bustani ya Aden" ni uongo pia. Mtu yeyote anayeamini kuwa kuna maisha baada ya kufa, yeye na maiti hamna tofauti.

Mwishowe, Iwapo waandishi wa habari (journalists) hawataji jina la mtu aliyehusika na ufisadi, naomba wasichapishe makala kama hii tena.

Mwororo (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 02:31pm

Why was this gold consignment going via Uganda then Kenya to get to the UAE rulers? Why not from the DR Congo to United Arab Emirates or was it stolen? Fred Matiang cannot legally help the UAE rulers because whenever you get mixed up in an illegal Enterprise, you're on your own. Law has no remedy for those ensnared in illegal activities. You can't use panya routes in your corrupt thieving activities and then come crying to the law once you hit a cul-de-sac. You got what was coming to you.

mkenya halisi (not verified)     Mon, 05/13/2019 @ 07:16pm

Usa/uk/china/frenc n many western leaders have brot chaos in congo so they can continue stealing their resources!So nigerians r not the first to b blamed thou they need to b hanged too.Who funds the rebels n politicians for this wars in any country to continue n never to stop???We know who the evil doers are.They killed innocent women n kids n brot dwn countries like rich libya,iraq,syria e.t.c.They r known n our black africans pple continues to worship them,worship their white God,pope n what not.

Andrew (not verified)     Tue, 05/14/2019 @ 04:26am

The stench of corruption is overwhelming! Our athletes & a few individuals who have made this country famous have been overtaken by a few shameless people who don't care about the countries welfare! Shame on you Senator!

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