The ongoing probe into the Fake Gold Saga seems to be taking fresh twists with every minute that passes.
After a number of Politicians and Businessmen were implicated in the Saga, the Government has now moved with speed to deal with the masterminds behind this scam that has put the Country on a collision course with the United Arab Emirates.
About two weeks ago, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum wrote to the Kenyan government to protest the loss of Sh250 million in gold business venture.
It is alleged that even President Uhuru Kenyatta has been angered with this International fraud that might ruin the diplomatic relations between Kenya and the Arab Nation.
In the wake of this,the State argues that the suspects in the Gold Scam are engaged in high-stake money laundering racket and other economic crimes sabotaging the economy both locally and internationally.
Ordinarily money laundering is the process of making large amounts of money generated by a criminal activity, such as drug trafficking and make it appears to have come from a legitimate source.
Such money is considered dirty.
Here is a list of marked top money launders in the country whose assets are targeted by the government:
Moses Wentagula– The Bungoma Senator has been linked to the sh400 million fake gold scam that has taken the country and International community by storm. Jhanda
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Zaheer Jhanda– Detectives have profiled him as a person of interest in the sh 400 million gold saga in which United Arab Emirates ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Maktoum was conned.
Jared Otieno– The main fugitive in the fake Gold scandal. Was arrested in a dawn raid and two of his brand new vehicles- a Porsche and Bentley seized.
Don Bosco Gichana-Linked to the Gold scam and has reportedly gone underground. Has attributed his troubles to ‘fake bloggers’’.
Paul Kobia-Controversial businessman and politician with questionable background and known for his filthy rich lifestyle.
Steve Mbogo– Former Starehe parliamentary hopeful fighting claims of being a fraud.
Caleb Amisi– He is alleged to be the leader of Fake Money Gangs in the Country.
Gold scammer, Jared Otieno’s home in Kileleshwa’s Kaputei Gardens was guarded by GSU. It has been raided and fake gold bars recovered.
Raided the home of MP Caleb Amisi too? That is the leader of the wash-wash gangs. pic.twitter.com/eO1RchYPdT
— Robert Alai (@RobertAlai) May 13, 2019
Hapo kwa Caleb Amisi I support, he once approached me and having known the outcome after 2 of my friends lost their jobs and 1 committed suicide singeweza karibia
— Hon. Musasa John (@jomusasa) May 14, 2019