The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has obtained orders from the court to freeze six bank accounts belonging to a fraud suspect under investigation for defrauding unsuspecting investors of more than Sh350 million.
Detective Constable Justin Mutwiri of Kasarani DCI offices obtained the orders from Senior Resident Magistrate Stephanie Bett of the Makadara Law Courts to freeze Pascaline Peter’s (Passy Ma Trevor) accounts held in different banks to build evidence.
Where is Pascaline Being Held?
Pascaline is in custody at the Kasarani police station where DCI is holding her while investigating cases of cheating and conspiracy to defraud contrary to sections 315 and 317 of the Penal Code respectively.
In an affidavit filed at the court, Mutwiri said the orders sought in the notice of motion are necessary to facilitate the collection of confirmatory evidence regarding the payment made to the accounts.
“And I pray this court to issue a warrant to allow me access, freeze and demand to be supplied with certified copies of the account opening documents and statements for the period between January 1, 2023, and September 12, 2024, in respect of the (bank accounts) respectively,” the detective stated.
Where Were Cases Reported?
The detective says most of the fraud cases under investigation were reported at DCI headquarters before they were referred to Kasarani DCI offices which is Pascaline’s area of operation.