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October 25, 2024
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Congolese ordered to refund ‘dirty’ money he withdrew over the counter

Congolese ordered to refund ‘dirty’ money he withdrew over the counter

Court orders Congolese businessman to refund millions of shillings suspected to be tainted money...

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A Congolese businessman, Fumbisha Ilunga Yves, has been ordered to refund Sh3.72 million he withdrew from a Kenyan bank after being misinformed by a bank official about a court order freezing the funds.

  • The court ruled that the withdrawal occurred while a preservation order was still in effect.
  • George Onyango, a bank official, was also implicated for advising Mr. Ilunga, with the judge stating he would be liable to refund the amount if it wasn't recovered.
  • The funds were frozen on June 5, 2023, due to suspicions they were proceeds of crime, highlighting a breach of court orders by the bank.

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