Two suspected serial fraudsters were arraigned at a Nairobi court today, accused of defrauding multiple businesspeople out of millions of money by falsely claiming they could import sugar from Brazil to Kenya.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—Abdj Khani Gedi and Noor Hassan—had been on the run since 2023 after learning they were under investigation. They were eventually apprehended on April 18, 2025, from their hideout.
The two appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where they were formally charged with defrauding businessman Raise Mohammed of Ksh 45,150,100. The suspects allegedly promised to import sugar for him from Brazil—a claim that turned out to be false.
In separate charges, Gedi and Hassan were also accused of defrauding Sadia Abdi Mohamed of Ksh 18 million between May and October 2023 using the same fraudulent sugar import scheme.
Additionally, the prosecution stated that the suspects conned Halima Abdulahi Age out of Ksh 5,786,000 under similar pretenses.
In another case, the two were charged with defrauding Wariyo Godana of Ksh 6.7 million over the same period, again falsely promising sugar imports from Brazil.
Appearing before Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, both suspects denied all charges.
The prosecution opposed their release on bail or bond, arguing that the suspects pose a flight risk, having successfully evaded arrest for over a year until their recent capture under a warrant.
The court ordered that they remain in custody until Thursday, April 24, 2025, when a ruling on their bail and bond application will be delivered.
