Questions surrounding the credibility of the prosecution’s case against Oki General Trading (Kenya) are growing after dramatic scenes in court left their key witness, Deepak Rajoriya, struggling to explain himself. What was initially presented as a clear-cut case of misappropriation has now been clouded by inconsistencies, raising doubts about whether this is truly about theft or an attempt to deflect blame for tax issues.
Rajoriya had been introduced as a central figure in exposing alleged financial misconduct. His background includes working in the finance and accounts department of the company’s parent firm abroad.
Court records showed that he arrived in Kenya on 25th December 2024 using a tourist visa. Surprisingly, within just two weeks of his arrival, on 16th January 2025, he was listed as a director of Oki General Trading.
Soon after, he commissioned a forensic audit that became the backbone of the prosecution’s accusations of a KES 356 million misappropriation.
The sudden rise of a foreigner from tourist to director, followed immediately by such weighty claims, drew sharp attention.
The defense team quickly went on the offensive, pointing out that the company has consistently undergone annual independent audits. These reports were used for tax remittances and none of them had ever flagged the discrepancies that Rajoriya was now insisting existed.
When pressed to explain how such a large sum could have vanished without raising alarms in past audits, Rajoriya was unable to respond.
His silence cast doubt on the reliability of his claims and on the prosecution’s reliance on his testimony.
Adding to the concerns, Rajoriya admitted under questioning that he had not conducted an internal investigation and had no original company records to support his allegations.
His entire case rested on the findings of an audit that he himself commissioned within weeks of joining the company.
Questions were raised about the independence of that audit, and even about whether it could be trusted at all.The most striking revelation came when it was noted in court that Oki General Trading is currently facing a KRA penalty of KES 356 million.
This is the exact same figure being claimed as misappropriated by a former director. The coincidence led to speculation that the company may be attempting to frame the alleged theft as a cover for its tax liabilities.
By doing so, it could shift the narrative from unpaid taxes to accusations against an individual.For the public watching closely, the situation looks increasingly suspicious.
The fact that a man could enter the country as a tourist, become a director within two weeks, and immediately accuse the company of mismanagement using a contested audit has only fueled doubts.
Combined with years of clean independent audits and the identical amount owed to KRA, the prosecution’s story seems to be unraveling.
What was once a straightforward claim of financial misconduct is now riddled with contradictions and unanswered questions.
Many are left wondering whether this is about justice or simply about Oki General Trading trying to avoid its tax bill, with Deepak Rajoriya at the center of a case that no longer appears as solid as first presented.
