13 individuals, three companies to be charged over Anglo-Leasing scam

NAIROBI, KENYA: Thirteen people and three corporate entities are now expected to be charged with criminal charges anytime over the multi-billion Anglo-Leasing scandal.

This was after the Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko Monday directed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to forthwith charge them.

“Having perused the three Anglo Leasing Type security contracts investigation files resubmitted to me by the EACC and being satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to sustain all the charges recommended by EACC I have today directed that all the 13 individuals and three corporate entities recommended by EACC to be charged be taken before court forthwith to face various criminal charges,” said Tobiko.

He did not disclose the identities of the individuals and entities targeted for prosecution.

Among those who had been targeted for prosecution include at least one senator, former ministers and businessmen, directors of supply companies and senior government officials.

Tobiko said those targeted will face charges which include conspiracy to commit an economic crime, fraudulent acquisition of property, engaging in a project without prior planning, abuse of office, willful failure to comply to the law relating to procurement which are under the Anti-Corruption and Economics Crimes Act 2003.

They will also face charges of disobedience of statutory duty and breach of trust contrary to the Penal Code.

The three files apparently touch on contracts involving the procurement of security material for the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK), security equipment for the police and early warning systems for the Meteorological department and had no international component.

EACC chairman Mumo Matemu said the individuals will appear in court anytime this week. He said more prosecutions are expected by the end of this month when his team is expected to cover gaps identified on two other files.

Matemu said the files had outstanding international components, which will be covered within the next 14 working days.