Cosmic Enterprise Director Arraigned Over KSh 50M Fraud Case

A director of Cosmic Enterprises Limited was on Wednesday arraigned at the Mavoko Law Courts and charged with defrauding a retired military officer of KSh 50 million.

Amit Mansukhlal Hindocha, who pleaded on behalf of the company, denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Derrick Kuto during a virtual hearing. The court released him on a cash bail of KSh 100,000 or a bond of KSh 500,000.

“Having considered submissions from both parties, including the DPP’s lack of opposition to bail, I order the accused to deposit KSh 100,000 in cash or a KSh 500,000 bond on behalf of the company,” ruled the magistrate.

Co-Accused and Bail Terms

Others charged in the same case—involving the alleged fraud against retired Colonel Abdi Daya Ali—are Edward Mutisya Muhindi and Willy Kipkorir Koske. The duo is accused of falsely claiming they could subdivide, sell, or transfer 50 plots on LR No. 26699/27 (approx. 2.999 hectares) in Mavoko Sub-County. They were released on KSh 200,000 cash bail each.

Fifth Accused’s Absence

The magistrate directed the fifth accused, Amos Kyondu Ngumbi, to present medical documents after his lawyer cited ongoing diabetes treatment. However, the prosecution noted Ngumbi had repeatedly failed to appear in court or submit proof of his condition.

“A warrant of arrest should be issued against the fifth accused for absconding court—this marks the fifth absence without medical documentation,” said Abdirazak Mohamed, the complainant’s lawyer. He urged stricter bail terms given the sums involved.

Ngumbi’s plea-taking was deferred to the next mention date.

Charges and Allegations

The charge sheet states that between 2018 and September 2019, the accused conspired to defraud Col. Ali by falsely asserting they could legally transfer government-owned land. They face additional counts of obtaining money and land registration by false pretenses.

The case will be mentioned on 6th May for pre-trial directions.