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March 3, 2026
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DPP opposes bail for 3 Kenyans wanted in US for fraud

DPP opposes bail for 3 Kenyans wanted in US for fraud

The DPP says the severity of the offences and the penalty they attract is an incentive for them to jump bail upon release...

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed bail for three Kenyans, Peter Omari, Francis Asanyo, and Elvis Obaigwa, who are wanted in the United States to face multi-million dollar financial fraud and cybercrime charges.

  • The three are accused of orchestrating Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Vendor Account Compromise (VAC) schemes, defrauding US entities of "Millions of US Dollars".
  • The arrest followed a warrant issued by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on November 15, 2023.
  • The DPP is concerned the suspects will abscond due to the severity of the charges, which also carry significant penalties under Kenyan law.

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