Businessman Imran Cosler Accused of Aiding Suspect in Sh200 Million Fraud

A city businessman is under scrutiny for allegedly helping a suspected fraudster linked to a Sh200 million fraud case evade justice.

Businessman Imran Cosler is said to have allegedly helped Honey Khatwangi, a key suspect in the Sh200 million fraud case, for over six months until his arrest yesterday.

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Honey Khatwangi was to be charged with the offence of stealing by directors contrary to the law, but he was never arrested.

“I acknowledge the receipt of the letter reference DCI/CCRI/6/4/VOL.58/231 dated 23 May 2025 by Benson Kasyoki, DCI Regional Coordinator Nairobi, forwarding the police duplicate inquiry for review,” reads the DPP’s letter in part.

It adds: “The matter was placed before the Director of Public Prosecutions for review of the new facts and evidence.

Upon independent thorough analysis of the facts and the evidence, the DPP considered the opinion that there is sufficient evidence and Honey Khatwangi should be arrested for the offence of stealing by directors contrary to section 282 of the penal code.”

Since then, the suspect was never arrested until yesterday night when detectives who had worked for months without success finally apprehended him.

It is said that during his arrest, Honey allegedly threatened police officers by calling them abductors. He is said to have called Imran, who came immediately and claimed he had the power to transfer the arresting officers to Mandera and other hardship stations.

His alleged ability to remain hidden is said to have been aided by businessman Imran Cosler, who is described as a highly connected man who claims to know influential people in power and considers himself untouchable.

Honey, who was booked at Capitol Hill Police Station, was released on police cash bail and is set to appear in court on Monday for plea taking.

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