Lawyer Steve Ogola has condemned the DCI for posting what he called an alarming post about a City Businessman.
According to the DCI, detectives based at the Land Fraud investigations unit are looking for one Ali Noor Abdi, whom they said is wanted for conspiracy to defraud contrary to section 317 of the penal code.
The DCI tweeted on Thursday night that the suspect together with his son Abdi Hamza Ali Noor, who has already been arraigned in court, had on diverse dates between July 1, 2014 ,and April 7, 2020, conspired to defraud the African Banking Corporation Limited (ABC) Nairobi, Sh60 million.
The Police said Abdi, whom they claimed is at large is also wanted for Forgery of a document, contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the penal code.
They said a warrant for his arrest has since been issued by the Milimani Chief magistrate’s court.
“Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is invited to volunteer it through the #FichuakwaDCI toll-free number 0800, 722 203 or the nearest police station for action,” the DCI said.
However, Ogolla asked the DCI to stop malice.
“DCI, this is sensational reporting. Your Investigating officer Mr Musa Ndalo has the contacts of Mzee Ali Noor. Mr Ndalo charged Mzee’s son after failing to link Mzee with any offence. Still, nothing stops him from summoning Mzee” he said.
However, on Friday, Abdi visited the DCI offices on Kiambu road and asked the Police why they claimed he was on the run.
The detectives said the matter is under investigation.
Abdi told the Media at DCI headquarters that the case is a civil case and not criminal.
He said the matter has been ongoing in court, there have been mentions and hearings and that no judgement has been rendered.
He said it's wrong for the DCI to get wrong information and brand them as flight risks yet they are not.
He asked the DCI to pull down the alarming Facebook posts and tweets that have caused the family anguish and loss of business.
