By: Bramuel Wanzala
A Milimani court has heard how a Kamakis resident allegedly orchestrated a year-long fraudulent scheme, swindling a woman out of millions under the guise of importing luxury goods and medical equipment.
Kevin Kamau Kihara appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, January 26, facing 12 counts, including cheating and money laundering. The prosecution alleges that between September 2023 and September 2024, Kihara utilized “fraudulent tricks” to obtain a total of KSh 3,868,700 from the complainant, Gloria Mwende Richard.
The court documents detail a series of failed promises. The largest single sum, KSh 3,532,000, was reportedly paid for the importation of a Toyota Harrier, registration KDP 824G. However, the state claims Kihara never had the intention or position to deliver the vehicle.
The alleged scheme did not stop at cars. On separate occasions, Kihara is accused of obtaining:
KSh 211,400 for a dental chair
KSh 85,300 for a fridge
KSh 40,000 for a vehicle muffler
Beyond the initial “cheating” charges, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has slapped Kihara with several counts under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act. Prosecutors state that the accused moved the stolen funds through a DTB Bank account and a registered M-Pesa line to mask the illicit origin of the money.
Kihara was arrested by officers from the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU) on Saturday following a report at the KICC Police Station
