Gold scam twist: No proof that gold was going to Dubai ruler

Image result for images of ali zandi, owner of dubai-based gold trading company, zlivia,
vice president sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The gold scandal has completely taken a different shift that will make the scandal disappear like a ghost. This as the United Arabic  Emirates has distanced itself from any involvement in the crime being probed.

The UAE ambassador Khalid Al Muala has disputed negotiations between its vice president sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the gold scammers being investigated by the Directorate of criminal investigations.

The Ambassador also rubbished claims that the complainant Ali Zandi was a relative of the UAE royal family.

The envoy explained that Zandi, who claimed to have lost money in the scheme, was not a citizen of UAE and as such, he could not be related to its one of its rulers.

Image result for images of UAE ambassador to kenya Khalid Al Muala
UAE ambassador Khalid Al Muala

“I can’t tell you if he (Zandi) exists or not, but who is he? Can anyone show me proof that the gold was going to the ruler of Dubai? I have not seen such a thing and I think someone was working hard to damage relations, which are cordial. Both Kenya and UAE are smarter than that,” stated Khalid.

He added that both countries have investigating authorities and “If there is a dispute between two companies, we are not the ones who are going to determine who is right or wrong. There is the law and if people have facts, they can go to court.”

Kenyan detectives have travelled to the UAE to try and get to the bottom of the saga.

Image result for images of DPP Haji
DPP Noordin Haji

The investigators have stepped up their work after Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji ordered Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai to investigate reports that a group of Kenyans may have conned Al Maktoum out of millions of shillings.

The police have until Wednesday next week to hand over their findings to Haji.

While in Dubai, the investigators will try to obtain all possible evidence that may include audio, documents, pictures and video footage to help convict those involved.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *