Alleged Fraudsters Ali Ojo and Victor Nyakazi Face Trial in 60 Million Ksh Scam

The trial of individuals accused of fraud, namely self-proclaimed United Nations General Ali Ojo and Victor Nyakazi, commenced at the Milimani Law Court on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of a legal battle surrounding the alleged misappropriation of over 60 million Kenyan shillings from a Kenyan businessman.

Complainant Noor Omar Ahmed provided a comprehensive account to the court, detailing the events leading to the purported fraudulent scheme. According to Ahmed, the accused persuaded him that they could procure reagents capable of washing United States stamps.

After facing difficulties with a reagent turning the notes red instead of cleaning them during a trial run in an apartment, the defendants suggested importing activation powder from Uganda, claiming it was unavailable at the UN office in Kenya.

Noor stated, “While trying to work on the available reagent, it didn’t work but turned red instead of coming out clearly during cleaning. After failing, they told me they needed to import activation powder from Uganda since there was no powder in the UN office in Kenya.”

In his testimony, Noor emphasized that, despite never meeting Ali Ojo in person, they communicated extensively through phone calls, video chats, and SMS messages. He recognized Ojo through photos shared via WhatsApp and video calls depicting him in military attire.

The defendants, Ali Ojo and Victor Nyakazi Wagwu, face various charges, including obtaining money by false pretense and being in Kenya unlawfully.

The primary charge alleges that between January 20, 2023, and May 19, 2023, in Nairobi Central Business District within Nairobi County, the defendants, along with others not before the court, fraudulently obtained 420,000 USD (equivalent to 60,900,000 Kenyan shillings) from Noor Omar Ahmed.

They purportedly deceived Ahmed into believing the funds were for purchasing reagents to clear stamps on United States Dollars, a claim allegedly known to be false by the defendants.

The courtroom proceedings unveiled an intricate web of deception and manipulation orchestrated by the accused, emphasizing the gravity of the charges they face. As the trial progresses, stakeholders anticipate the revelation of further details and evidence crucial to the case.