High Court overturns Anglo Leasing acquittals, orders trial

Justice Benjamin Musyoki of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division set aside the January 19, 2024 ruling by the trial magistrate that had freed the suspects after finding no case to answer. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court has overturned the acquittal of seven individuals linked to Kenya's Anglo Leasing scandal, ordering a fresh trial for the suspects. This decision by Justice Benjamin Musyoki sets aside a January 19, 2024 ruling that had freed the accused.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) successfully appealed, arguing the trial court failed to properly evaluate evidence.
- Accused individuals include former Finance Minister David Mwiraria, former Permanent Secretaries Dave Munya Mwangi and Joseph Mbui Magari, and businessmen Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani, Deepak Kumar Kamani, and Chamanlal Vrajlal Kamani.
- They are accused of conspiring to defraud the government of €40 million through a police equipment modernization scheme, with the Kamani family allegedly receiving €1.2 million through offshore accounts.
- The trial will be mentioned before the Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate’s Court on August 7, 2025.
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