Woman charged with alleged Sh10mM Mombasa land fraud
A woman has been charged in a Mombasa court for an alleged land fraud scheme involving two properties valued at Sh100 million. The prosecution claims she conspired to defraud the registered owner by falsifying records and forcibly entering the land.
Why it matters
Land fraud is a significant legal and social issue in Kenya, impacting property rights and economic stability.
Court hears Sh100 million land fraud case in Mombasa /HANDOUT A woman has been charged in a Mombasa court over an alleged land fraud involving two parcels in Shelly Beach, Likoni, valued at Sh100 million.
The accused faces three counts relating to the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land belonging to a registered owner, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The case centres on allegations of conspiracy to defraud, obtaining registration of land by false pretences and forcible entry, with the prosecution alleging that the disputed properties were claimed without the owner's authority.
The ODPP said the accused appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Olimo to answer the charges.
The first count alleges that the accused conspired with other individuals who were not before the court to defraud the registered owner of the two parcels.
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