Nancy Kigunzu, famously known as Mathe wa Ngara, is demanding transparency regarding the whereabouts of the Ksh.13.4 million recovered from her by the police.
Through her lawyers, Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta, have raised concerns over the fate of the seized money, insisting that it should have been treated as evidence and not confiscated by the state.
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During a recent court session, Mathe wa Ngara ‘s legal representatives voiced their concerns, raising questions about the handling of the recovered funds.
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“The integrity of the proceedings in this matter are critical; asset recovery is not a party to this case before you,” they stated.
The defense also inquired, “Who has the custody of that exhibit?”
The prosecution’s response left lingering doubts, as they asserted that the money was “liable to forfeiture.”
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While the prosecution promised to provide documents confirming the chain of custody, they postponed the submission to a later date.
“We have documents to confirm chain of custody which will be deposited in court in due course but not today,” prosecution said.
This unexpected turn of events has left both the legal teams and the public intrigued about the fate of the substantial sum.
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The case took a curious twist when the police conducted a raid on a property believed to be owned by Kigunzu.
During the operation, law enforcement officers not only seized the staggering amount of Ksh.13.4 million but also uncovered a cache of illicit drugs.
The presence of both money and drugs has ignited speculation about potential connections between the two, further adding to the mystery surrounding the case.
Last Friday, the High Court intervened, issuing a directive for the Ksh.13.4 million to be deposited into the Assets and Recovery Agency’s (ARA) preservation account at the Kenya Commercial Bank.
This move was seemingly intended to secure the funds while the investigation goes on, yet it raises more questions than answers.
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