Mohammed Sharif Diriye Faces Charges of Fraudulently Obtaining 2.6 Million Shillings

In a courtroom drama that played out at the Milimani Law Court on Thursday, Mohammed Sharif Diriye, a notorious serial con artist, faced grave charges of fraudulently obtaining 2.6 million shillings.

Diriye, a repeat offender in the world of deception, appeared before Milimani Magistrate Susan Shitubi and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

Without delay, Magistrate Shitubi directed that the case be transferred to Trial Court Number Seven, presided over by Magistrate Dolphina Alego, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations against the defendant.

During the proceedings, City Lawyer Abdul Hakim Dahir, representing the complainant, presented compelling arguments against the accused’s release on bail. Dahir unveiled a crucial piece of evidence—an agreement signed between Diriye and the complainant.

This agreement outlined the provision of security in the form of a vehicle and specified a 30-day timeframe for Diriye to refund the money.

Dahir’s revelations took a startling turn as it emerged that Diriye was not the rightful owner of the vehicle mentioned in the agreement, suggesting a clear intent to evade police custody.

According to the charge sheet, Diriye is accused of committing these offenses between March 1, 2023, and July 31, 2023, all within Nairobi County. During this period, he fraudulently obtained the equivalent of 2.6 million shillings, calculated at 1800 USD.

These funds, however, rightfully belong to Abdi Hussein, who entrusted Diriye under the false belief that he possessed the capability to import used electronics from the United States of America—an assertion that ultimately proved to be false.

As the courtroom proceedings continued, the magistrate issued a crucial directive. She instructed the investigating officer involved in the case to file an affidavit, outlining substantial reasons why Mohammed Sharif Diriye should not be granted bail. This action sets the stage for a ruling on the matter, scheduled for the upcoming Monday.

This case represents yet another chapter in the ongoing narrative of serial con artists targeting unsuspecting victims. The legal system is resolute in holding individuals like Diriye accountable for their actions, conveying a clear message that financial deceit and false pretenses will not go unpunished.

As the trial unfolds in the coming days, the public’s attention remains fixed on the pursuit of justice and the hope that those victimized by such deceptive schemes will find recourse within the protections of the law.