Two men have been charged in connection with Sh 77 million sugar scam

Abdi Khani Gedi and Noor Hassan are part of five suspects accused of luring investors into a Brazil sugar import deal that them lose millions of shillings.

The two are accused of obtaining Sh 45,150,100 from Raise Mohamed by pretending they were in a position to import for him sugar from Brazil to Kenya, a fact they knew to be false.

It is alleged that they committed the offense on diverse dates between May and 1st October 2023 within Nairobi.

In another charge, the accused persons are charged with obtaining Sh 18 million from Sadia Abdi Mohamed by pretending they could import Sugar for her from Brazil.

Gedi and Hassan are also accused of obtaining Sh 5,786,000 from Halima Abdulahi Afe and Sh 6,700,000 from Wariyo Godana Kalicha under similar pretext.

The duo is also facing charges of conspiracy to defraud the complainants their money.

Other suspects in the case are Abdirizak Kasim Bare (already charged) Mary Muthoni Gitonga and Grace Mwarania Waiguma who are still at large.

Gedi and Hassan denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki.

The prosecution opposed their release on bail on grounds that they are a flight risk.

According to an affidavit by inspector Nicholas Njoroge, the two had gone into hiding in Garissa after commiting the offense.

Inspector Njoroge further claimed that releasing the two at the moment would jeopardize investigations which are still ongoing.

However, the defense vehemently opposed the application by the state stating that the two have been cooperative and are ready to abide by any bail terms issued by the court.

The court heard that two have known places of abode in Nairobi where they live with families.

The magistrate will deliver a ruling on application opposing bail on 24th April 2025.