Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang has threatened to sue the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after it linked him to a Ksh28 million gold scam syndicate.
In a statement, the Senator refuted the claims and distanced himself from the syndicate noting that he did not know the three suspects arrested during the raid.
Additionally, Chesang stated that it was all a plan by his political opponents to taint his good name adding that he would take legal action.
“I vehemently deny any involvement in the gold scam you’ve mentioned. Such baseless accusations can inflict irreparable damage to my reputation.
“I will take all necessary legal actions to address these false claims and protect my name. It’s imperative that investigations are conducted diligently to uncover the truth,” Chesang stated.
DCI Link Senator Chesang to Gold Scam
In a statement on Sunday, October 15, the directorate stated that the syndicate, linked to Chesang, targeted foreigners including a South African national who they intended to close a deal within Runda.
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However, the DCI had received prior information that the South African was to be picked and driven to Runda and sent officers to ambush the syndicate.
“The victim had been directed to Kilimani where he was picked before being driven to Runda, where the deal was to be sealed.
“Unbeknownst to the scammers, detectives had laid an ambush close to Momesa Vale from where they struck and made the arrests,” DCI noted in a statement.
The Runda Raid
During the Raid, DCI stated that they recovered several items including fake United States (US) dollars and a gold melting machine.
At the same time, the directorate noted that its officers recovered an export permit for minerals and samples of minerals bearing the names TENG GERM LTD and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stickers.
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“Earlier, detectives had received information that the gold scammers associated with Trans-Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, were targeting a South African national, whom they intended to defraud.
“A search in the house led to the recovery of fake US dollars, a gold induction melting machine, an export permit for minerals and samples of minerals bearing the names TENG GERM LTD and KRA stickers among other crucial exhibits,” added DCI.
Moreover, the suspects were taken to Kilimani police station where they are being held pending arraignment.
