Former PS Dave Mwangi Accused Of Massive Land Fraud And Deceptive Schemes

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Former Interior Permanent Secretary Dave Mwangi, who was acquitted just 11 months ago in the notorious Anglo-leasing scandal, has found himself at the center of yet another serious case involving fraud.

This time, Mwangi has been charged with forging documents related to a land transaction worth Sh350 million.

The property, located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi, is owned by Hasmita Patel, trading as Holloway Properties Limited.

The charges against Mwangi are nothing short of alarming, as they include conspiracy to commit a felony, forgery, obtaining money by false pretenses, and uttering forged documents.

Mwangi, who once held a significant position within the Ministry of Interior, is accused of falsifying the title deed to a parcel of land measuring 1.592 hectares.

The forged documents reportedly included the signatures of former Commissioners of Lands Sammy Mwaita and Jane Kanja, who are said to have had their names falsely added to the title to make the transaction appear legitimate.

These actions allegedly took place while Mwangi knew full well that the documents were fraudulent.But the land fraud is not the only charge facing the former PS.

He is also accused of obtaining Sh12 million from Onda Concrete Limited under false pretenses.

According to the charge, Mwangi fraudulently obtained this sum on November 10, 2023.

This development is yet another example of how individuals in positions of power misuse their authority for personal gain, further tarnishing the reputation of public offices.

Mwangi has denied all charges, including the claim that he knowingly presented forged documents to police officers at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in December 2023.

In that instance, he allegedly presented the forged grant as genuine, claiming it had been issued by the Ministry of Lands when he knew it was fake.

His actions are not just a personal betrayal but a direct attack on the integrity of the land administration system in Kenya.

Upon his arrest, Mwangi was held in custody overnight before being brought before Milimani Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, who formally charged him.

The prosecution, led by State prosecutor Virginia Kariuki, has urged the court to impose stringent bond terms to ensure that Mwangi does not escape the legal process.

The defense, however, argued that Mwangi should be granted a lenient bond, stating that the purpose of bail is not punishment but to ensure the accused appears in court.

In a brief ruling, the magistrate set Mwangi’s bond at Sh20 million, with the option of providing a cash bail of Sh5 million and two sureties.

This latest scandal raises serious questions about the state of accountability within Kenya’s public sector.

The fact that a former senior government official is allegedly involved in such fraudulent activities shows just how deep corruption runs in the system.

The charges against Mwangi are a stark reminder that despite public statements about fighting corruption, many individuals continue to exploit their positions for personal gain.

The case will continue to unfold, with Mwangi’s next court appearance set for January 21, 2025.

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