By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Two suspects, Mohammed Muhamud Abdi and Bashir Gabow, believed to be the owners of Mobilix Cargo and Supplies Ltd, have been arrested and charged in connection with a large-scale fraud case.
The two allegedly defrauded over USD 250,000 from a group of businesspeople in Nairobi’s Eastleigh back in 2018.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the individuals had committed to aiding the investors in the importation of clothing from China; however, after obtaining payment, they did not fulfil their obligations.
On August 13, 2018, the suspects admitted to receiving a significant amount from the group, but soon thereafter, they ceased all communication.
“Despite multiple attempts by the victims to recover their funds, including written agreements on a refund process, the suspects made no effort to fulfill their end. For years, the victims were left without their hard-earned money, facing immense frustration,” the DCI said on an X post.
“After enduring years of back-and-forth, one brave member of the group, who had invested USD 100,000, reached out to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for help, sending a detailed letter on August 20, 2024, that described her ordeal. This move marked a turning point in the case,” the DCI added.
Detectives from the DCI Nairobi Region Headquarters responded promptly, and within a matter of days, the investigative team located and arrested the two suspects on August 27, 2024.
The suspects were presented before Milimani Court, where they faced charges of obtaining money under false pretences, thereby instilling hope for justice among the defrauded investors.
Out of the eight victims involved, only one investor dared to come forward and report the fraud. We
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations commended her bravery and courage as they promised to remain committed to ensuring justice is served for all.