Cosmic Enterprise Director Charged with Defrauding Former Military Officer of Ksh 50 Million
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A director of Cosmic Enterprise Limited was arraigned at Mavoko Law Courts on Wednesday and charged with defrauding a former military officer of Ksh 50 million.
Amit Mansukhlal Hindocha, who took a plea on behalf of the company, pleaded not guilty before Mavoko Magistrate Derrick Khaemba Kuto during an online mention. The magistrate released him on a cash bail of Ksh 100,000 or a bond of Ksh 500,000.
“I have considered all submissions by both parties, including the fact that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) did not oppose bond. I, therefore, order the accused to deposit an additional Ksh 100,000 or a bond of Ksh 500,000 on behalf of the company,” said the magistrate.
Other Accused Persons
Two other individuals, Edward Mutisya Muhindi and Willy Kipkorir Koske, have already been charged in connection with the case. They allegedly defrauded retired Colonel Abdi Daya Ali by falsely claiming they could subdivide, sell, and transfer 50 plots on LR No. 26699/27, a 2.999-hectare parcel of land. Both accused are currently out on a Ksh 200,000 cash bail each.
The court also issued an order regarding the fifth accused, Amos Kyondu Ngumbi, instructing him to appear in court with all medical documents. His lawyer had informed the court that he suffers from diabetes and has been undergoing treatment.
However, the complainant’s lawyer, Abdirazak Mohamed, objected to repeated delays, requesting strict conditions due to the large sum involved.
“There is a need for a warrant of arrest against the fifth accused for absconding court proceedings. This is the fifth time he has failed to appear, and his lawyers have yet to present medical documents,” said Abdirazak.
The court directed that the fifth accused must provide medical records, given his repeated failure to attend proceedings without documentation. His plea-taking was deferred until the next mention date.
Charges Against the Accused
According to the main charge sheet, the accused allegedly conspired to defraud Abdi Daya Ali between 2018 and September 2, 2019 by falsely claiming they could subdivide, sell, and transfer 50 plots on LR No. 26699/27 in Mavoko Sub-County, Machakos County—land that belongs to the government of Kenya.
The accused also face two additional charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and fraudulently obtaining land registration.
The case is scheduled for mention on May 6 for pre-trial directions.
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