A Kenyan court has dismissed a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to terminate a fraud case involving Ksh706 million. The case centers on a leading logistics company, Multiple Hauliers (EA) Ltd.
The DPP had argued that there was insufficient evidence to continue with the case. However, the court ruled that the application lacked merit and was filed too late. The fraud case has been ongoing for six years and involves complex financial transactions.
The charges stem from allegations that the company, through its directors and employees, engaged in fraudulent dealings involving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The company is accused of making false declarations and evading tax obligations amounting to hundreds of millions of shillings.
Justice Nixon Sifuna stated that the DPP’s application was not supported by proper legal reasoning. He emphasized that the matter had already progressed significantly, and terminating it would go against the principles of justice and accountability.
The court further noted that allowing the withdrawal of such a high-profile case without a full trial would set a dangerous precedent and weaken public trust in the justice system. The judge ordered the case to proceed to full hearing, allowing witnesses to testify and evidence to be examined in court.
The ruling means the prosecution must now continue presenting its case, and the accused will have the opportunity to defend themselves. The case remains active in the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court.
This decision reinforces the importance of transparency, especially in high-value financial fraud cases, and sends a clear message that all legal matters must be treated with seriousness and fairness.
By Kenyans