In a truly unbelievable tale of deceit, a man in Mombasa has been arrested for allegedly obtaining Ksh 600,000 from an insurance company by falsely claiming the deaths of his family members.
Philip Odero Kauma was taken into custody and appeared before Resident Magistrate Viola Muthoni, facing four counts of obtaining money under false pretence.
According to the Kenya News Agency (KNA), the audacious scam was uncovered when the insurance company launched an investigation after suspecting foul play. It turns out, the grieving “widower” had forged death certificates and submitted them as proof of his family members’ passing.
In the First incident, he admitted obtaining Ksh 100, 000 as the last expense claim from UAP OLD Mutual Insurance Company on June 2, 2021, at KCB Mwembe Tayari Branch in Mombasa County, by falsely pretending that Veronica Anyango Odero died on June 16, 2021.
In the Second incident, Philip Odero confessed to having obtained Ksh 100,000 as the last expense claim from UAP OLD Mutual Insurance Company on September 2, 2021, at KCB Mwembe Tayari branch still in Mombasa County by falsely pretending that Benedetta Makanda Kauma died.
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In the Third incident, he admitted receiving Sh250, 000 as the last expense claim from UAP OLD Mutual Insurance Company on 5 October 2021 at KCB Mwembe Tayari branch in Mombasa by falsely pretending that Benedetta Makanda Kauma was dead.
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In the Fourth incident, Kauma attempted to receive Ksh 500,000 as the last expense claim from UAP OLD Mutual Insurance Company on October 5, 2021, at KCB Mwembe Tayari branch in Mombasa by falsely pretending that Serephine Anyango Juma had died on the August 30, 2021.
Prosecution counsel Mohamed Yassir prayed for more time to conclude the investigation and enable him to read to gather more information and the matter was fixed for mention on February 13, 2023.
This wild tale is a reminder of the importance of thoroughly investigating insurance claims and a cautionary story for those who may be tempted to bend the truth for financial gain. Kauma now faces the consequences of his actions and the court will determine the outcome of his case.
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