Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki and seven other directors have reported to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Thursday after being summoned for questioning over claims of tax evasion and forgery.
The directors from Africa Spirits Limited, WOW beverages and seven other associated firms were in the company of their lawyers.
“They have been accompanied by more than 15 lawyers here,”Capital FM News quoted a source.
In a statement signed by DCI boss George Kinoti, the directors were ordered to appear at the Headquarters along Kiambu Road on Thursday without fail.
Kinoti said they believe the persons are connected to the allegations or have information, which may assist in investigations into the alleged claims.
“They are required to appear before the investigating officers at DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road on February 14 at 8am without fail,” said Kinoti.
The statement also stated it is an offense under Section 52(2) of the National Police Service Act 2011 to fail to comply with the requisition.
Those under WoW Beverages include Muriithi, Kuria, Kariuki, Gerald and Directors of SICPA Kenya Limited. Police believe Kariuki is in Zambia. Another official said police may seek help from Interpol to get him back to the country for questioning. His local associates are said to be seeking legal advise from on the way forward.